Records, 1967-1983

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Records, 1967-1983

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Texas. Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

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The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) was established in 1969 by the 59th Legislature (House Bill 3). It replaced the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools. The department is governed by the Texas Board for Mental Health and Mental Retardation, a nine-member board appointed by the governor with Senate approval, to six-year overlapping terms. The board chair is appointed by the governor. Administration of the department is through the Commissioner of Me...