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HHS Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program is responsible for testing and certifying the skill level of individuals seeking to become certified interpreters in Texas. This page lists the certificates awarded by the BEI.

Information about the requirements for BEI 5 year recertification.

A certificate holder must renew the certificate annually by paying the annual certificate renewal fee to Texas HHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services before the expiration date. This page lists the requirements for certiicate renewal.

STAP Vendor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contains the most commonly asked questions by  program vendors.

The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) helps people who have a disability that interferes with their access to telephone networks purchase basic specialized assistive equipment or services.

Information about conducting a determination of intellectual disability (DID).

A list of resources for the QMP program.

Information for Texas Centers for Independent Living contractors.

List of all the topics, programs and services HHS offers, with links to the specific webpages for additional information.

Provider information for Texas ADRCs

The DBMD program provides home and community-based services to people who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities as a cost-effective alternative to institutional placement. The program focuses on increasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment.

The state licensing rules give minimum requirements for the written emergency preparedness and response plan that each type of licensed provider must have.

Information about how the CDS program works in Texas.

Information for Texas Family Care Providers

The ADRC digital toolkit contains both English and Spanish posters, push cards and referral cards, as well as social media content.