Tex. Health & Safety Code § 593.055

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 593.055 - Designation of Facility

If placement in a residential facility is necessary, preference shall be given to the facility nearest to the residence of the proposed resident unless:

(1) space in the facility is unavailable;

(2) the proposed resident, parent if the resident is a minor, or guardian of the person requests otherwise; or

(3) there are other compelling reasons.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.055

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.