Texas Health and Safety Code
§ 247.021 — LICENSE REQUIRED
HS § 247.021Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 247. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES · Art. B. LICENSING, FEES, AND INSPECTIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)A person may not establish or operate an assisted living facility without a license issued under this chapter.
(b)A person establishing or operating a facility that is not required to be licensed under this chapter may not use the term "assisted living" in referring to the facility or the services provided at the facility.
(c)A person establishing or operating a facility that is not required to be licensed but who elects to obtain a license under this chapter may use the term "assisted living" in referring to the facility or the services provided at the facility.
(d)The executive commissioner by rule shall establish procedures to issue a six-month provisional license to existing facilities with residents. The department may issue a provisional license if:
(1)the facility is in compliance with resident care standards;
(2)the facility voluntarily discloses that the facility needs additional time to comply with life safety code and physical plant standards;
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Legislative history
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 2972), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 2972), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 3729), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0700, eff. April 2, 2015.