Texas Register, Volume 21, Number 7, Pages 557-634, January 23, 1996 Page: 2
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10. Community Development
13. Cultural Resources
16. Economic Regulation
19. Education
22. Examining Boards
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34. Public Finance
37. Public Safety and Corrections
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43. Transportation
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TIlLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part I. Texas Department of Human Services
40 TAC 3.704..............950, 1820
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