Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation:
An Inventory of Records at the Texas State Archives, 1967-1983
Overview |
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| Creator: | Texas. Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. | |
| Title: | Records | |
| Dates: | 1967-1983 | |
| Abstract: | These records of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) include agenda, minutes, memos, correspondence, reports, and contracts. Dates of the records range from 1967 to 1983. Records include meeting files of the Board of MHMR (1981-1983), meeting files and memos from the MHMR Executive Committee (1975-1978), and outreach programs coordinated by regional State Centers for Human Development (1967-1977). | |
| Quantity: | 6 cubic ft. | |
| Language | English. | |
Agency History
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 of 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 Mental Health and Mental Retardation, appointed by the Board. The Commissioner appoints Deputy Commissioners for Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Community Services. These individuals administer the programs and facilities in their respective fields.
The Department emphasizes continuity of care for the mentally retarded and mentally ill while deemphasizing institutionalization. It operates facilities providing vocational training and evaluation, counseling, day programs, recreation programs, experimentation with treatment and training methods, outpatient care, and traditional resident care. These services are administered through several divisions. The Mental Health Services Division operates state hospitals and outreach programs. The Mental Retardation Services Division which operates MHMR centers, rehabilitation centers, and special schools, also offers outreach services. The Community Services Division operates state centers for human development, and oversees community MHMR centers.
Scope and Contents of the Records
These records of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) include agenda, minutes, memos, correspondence, reports, and contracts. Dates of the records range from 1967 to 1983. Records include meeting files of the Board of MHMR (1981-1983), meeting files and memos from the MHMR Executive Committee (1975-1978), and outreach programs coordinated by regional State Centers for Human Development (1967-1977).
To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types.
Organization of the Records |
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| These records are organized into three series. | ||
| Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board meeting files, 1981-1983, 3 cubic ft. | ||
| Executive Committee meeting files and memos, 1975-1978, 1 cubic ft. | ||
| Outreach programs, State Centers for Human Development, 1967-1977, 2 cubic ft. | ||
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
None.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Index Terms |
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| The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records. | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Mental health--Texas. | ||
| Mental retardation--Texas. | ||
| Mental health facilities--Texas. | ||
| Mental retardation facilities--Texas. | ||
| Document Types: | ||
| Correspondence--Texas--Mental retardation--1967-1983. | ||
| Minutes--Texas--Mental retardation--1967-1983. | ||
| Reports--Texas--Mental retardation--1967-1983. | ||
| Correspondence--Texas--Mental health--1967-1983. | ||
| Minutes--Texas--Mental health--1967-1983. | ||
| Reports--Texas--Mental health--1967-1983. | ||
| Functions: | ||
| Administering mental health facilities. | ||
| Administering mental retardation facilities. | ||
Related Material
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The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive. |
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| Texas State Archives | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Minutes and agenda, 1965-1984, 1986-1987, 1989-2002, 18.12 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Community Services Division, Executive Director memos, 1975-1978, 1 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Community Services Division, Records, 1967-1979, 2.61 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Design and Construction Section, Construction records, 1966-1973, 26 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Monthly population census reports, 1965-1972. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Records, 1967-1983, 4 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Records, 1968-1982, 3 cubic ft. | ||
| Mental Health Code Task Force, Records, 1981-1985, 4 cubic ft. | ||
| Texas Mental Health/Mental Retardation Facility Review Task Force, Records, 1966, 1984-1993, 14 cubic ft. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item and cite the series), Records, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Accession Information
Accession number: 1994/089
These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation on April 13, 1994.
Processing Information
Paul Beck, May 1994
Detailed Description of the Records