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Texas Human Resources Code

§ 101A.264 — CRIMINAL PENALTY

HR § 101A.264Title 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)A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)by act or omission, wilfully interferes or attempts to interfere with the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative attempting to perform official duties; or
(2)commits or attempts to commit an act of retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility for filing a complaint or providing information to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.
(b)An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c)The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions will be initiated only after all administrative procedures are exhausted. 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.264 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.