Texas Health And Safety Code § 593.055 Designation Of Facility

Sec. 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.

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

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