H.B. No. 1982 (12) festivals and events; (13) sports at all levels; and (14) other services and facilities that are necessary to enable persons to age in the community and in the least restrictive environment, as may be identified by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. (f) The department shall consult with the Office of Rural Community Affairs to establish parameters for certification of rural communities under this section. (q) If the department finds that a community successfully meets the requirements of a Texas certified retirement community, not later than the 90th day after the application is submitted, the department shall provide the following assistance to the community: (1) assistance in the training of local staff and volunteers; (2) ongoing oversight and guidance in marketing, plus updates on retirement trends; (3) inclusion in the state's national advertising and public relations campaigns and travel show promotions, including a prominent feature on the department's Internet website, to be coordinated with the Internet websites of other agencies, as appropriate; (4) eligibility for state financial assistance for brochures, support material, and advertising; and (5) an evaluation and progress assessment on maintaining and improving the community's desirability as a home for retirees.
Reference the current page of this Legislative Document.
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1982, Chapter 214,
legislative document,
May 27, 2005;
[Austin, Texas].
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth156672/m1/4/:
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