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Texas Human Resources Code

§ 101A.254 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND OFFICE

HR § 101A.254Title 6. SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY · Ch. 101A. STATE SERVICES FOR THE AGING · Art. F. OFFICE OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN

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(a)The office has the powers and duties authorized and required by state and federal law.
(b)The office may use appropriate administrative, legal, and other remedies to assist residents as provided by commission rules.
(c)The office acts independently of the commission in the performance of its powers and duties under this subchapter.
(d)The state long-term care ombudsman has the authority to designate a local ombudsman entity or representative and to suspend or revoke that designation. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.361, eff. April 2, 2015. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Texas Human Resources Code § 101A.254 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.