Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 260B.0001 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 260B.0001Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 260B. RIGHT TO ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER VISITS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(2)"Essential caregiver" means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual selected by a resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative for in-person visits.

(3)"Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4)"Facility" means:

(A)a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 25), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.