The Texas Home Living program (TxHmL) program at Ability Connection Texas provides vital services and supports to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of professionals at ACT work with each individual in this program to ensure they receive the very best care and support around!

There are many services and supports offered through our Texas Home Living program. The service type and amount of each service is based on the needs of each individual and reviewed annually at a special planning conference. These services are available for individuals who live in their own homes or with their family.

The following services are available through ACT’s Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program:

• Adaptive aids
• Minor home modifications
• Specialized therapies (audiology, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dietary services)
• Behavioral support
• Dental treatment
• Nursing care
• Community support
• Respite
• Day habilitation
• Employment assistance
• Supported employment
• ACT also provides non-medical in-home services through this program, including: checking client’s wellbeing and home/living conditions, performing safety checks and verifying emergency/disaster preparedness plan, scheduling appointments, assisting with errands (as needed), checking supplies and providing online information related to personal services.

Since the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program is overseen by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), there are specific eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the TxHmL program, individuals must have a diagnosis of mental retardation (or related condition) and qualify for Medicaid. Detailed eligibility guidelines are available on the DADS website.

Enrollment for the Texas Home Living program is overseen by local Mental Retardation Authorities (MRAs). To find the MRA in your county, you can visit

http://www.dads.state.tx.us/contact/mra.cfm, or
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/services/contact.cfm (enter your county then scroll down to see your MRA listing).

If you’re interested in receiving Texas Home Living services at Ability Connection Texas, let your MRA enrollment coordinator know that you would like to select Ability Connection Texas (ACT) as your service provider. Our staff will be able to assist you from there!

ACT is happy to answer any questions and work with you to begin receiving our Texas Home Living (TxHmL) services. For help or information regarding our Texas Home Living program, CONTACT US.

Rachel Hopkins – Director of HCS Program:  

Office Phone:(214) 247-4543 
Mobile Phone:(214) 755-8727