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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 246.002 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 246.002Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 246. CONTINUING CARE FACILITIES · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:
(1)"Assisted living facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 247.002. (1-a) "Board" means the Texas Department of Insurance.
(2)"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the State Board of Insurance.
(3)Redesignated by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1089 (H.B. 2697), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
(4)"Continuing care contract" means an agreement that requires the payment of an entrance fee by or on behalf of a resident in exchange for the furnishing of continuing care by a provider and that is effective for:
(A)the life of the resident; or
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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1089 (H.B. 2697), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 836 (S.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 246.002 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.