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2025 Texas Statutes
Human Resources Code
Title 6 - Services for the Elderly
Chapter 103 - Day Activity and Health Services
Section 103.004. Department and Executive Commissioner Duties

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TX Hum Res Code § 103.004 (2025)
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Sec. 103.004. DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER DUTIES. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for implementing this chapter.

(b) The executive commissioner shall set standards for:

(1) the health and welfare of persons attending a facility;

(2) the eligibility of persons to attend a facility;

(3) the scope of services provided by a facility;

(4) adequate supervision for persons attending a facility;

(5) the professional staff and other personnel at a facility;

(6) adequate and healthful food service, where it may be offered;

(7) procedures for consultation with family members, case workers, or other persons responsible for the welfare of a person attending a facility; and

(8) prohibiting racial discrimination.

(c) The department may contract with a political subdivision or a person for transporting persons to a facility.

Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1008, ch. 235, art. 4, Sec. 3(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.366, eff. April 2, 2015.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.367, eff. April 2, 2015.

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