- (a) Each client may select the client's program or provider of services, except that the client may select only a program or provider that complies with department standards.
- (b) The department shall require each program or provider to comply with department standards relating to the provision of support services and may disapprove payments for a program or provider that does not comply with the rules.
- (c) The department shall assist each client in locating and selecting qualified programs and services.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1208, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.