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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.055: DESIGNATION OF FACILITY.
Where this section sits in the code
- HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
- TITLE 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
- SUBTITLE D. PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ACT
- CHAPTER 593. ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER C. COMMITMENT TO RESIDENTIAL CARE 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.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
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