Tex. Health and Safety Code § 469.001: DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter:

(1) "Accrediting organization" means a nonprofit organization the commission approves under Section 469.002 that develops and administers recovery housing accreditation programs.

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

(3) "Recovery house" means a shared living environment that:

(A) promotes sustained recovery from substance use disorders by integrating residents into the surrounding community and providing a setting that connects residents to supports and services promoting sustained recovery from substance use disorders;

(B) is centered on peer support; and

(C) is free from alcohol and drug use.

(4) "State health care regulatory agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.131.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 299), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.