Texas Health and Safety Code
§ 260A.015 — RETALIATION AGAINST VOLUNTEERS, RESIDENTS, OR FAMILY MEMBERS OR GUARDIANS OF RESIDENTS
HS § 260A.015Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 260A. REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN FACILITIES
Statute text
View on source(a)A facility may not retaliate or discriminate against a volunteer, resident, or family member or guardian of a resident because the volunteer, resident, resident's family member or guardian, or any other person:
(1)makes a complaint or files a grievance concerning the facility;
(2)reports a violation of law, including a violation of Chapter 242 or 247 or a rule adopted under Chapter 242 or 247; or
(3)initiates or cooperates in an investigation or proceeding of a governmental entity relating to care, services, or conditions at the facility.
(b)A volunteer, resident, or family member or guardian of a resident who is retaliated or discriminated against in violation of Subsection (a) is entitled to sue for:
(1)injunctive relief;
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.