Texas Health and Safety Code
§ 247.043 — INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, OR NEGLECT
HS § 247.043Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 247. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES · Art. C. GENERAL ENFORCEMENT
Statute text
View on source(a)The department shall conduct an investigation in accordance with Section 260A.007 after receiving a report of abuse, exploitation, or neglect of a resident of an assisted living facility.
(b)If the thorough investigation reveals that abuse, exploitation, or neglect has occurred, the department shall:
(1)implement enforcement measures, including closing the facility, revoking the facility's license, relocating residents, and making referrals to law enforcement agencies;
(2)notify the Department of Family and Protective Services of the results of the investigation;
(3)notify a health and human services agency, as defined by Section 521.0001, Government Code, that contracts with the facility for the delivery of personal care services of the results of the investigation; and
(4)provide to a contracting health and human services agency access to the department's documents or records relating to the investigation.
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Legislative history
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(j), eff. September 28, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0711, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.46, eff. April 1, 2025.