Texas § 256.001 DEFINITIONS.

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§ 256.001 — DEFINITIONS.

Texas § 256.001

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 256.001 (2026).

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Sec. 256.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1)"Hospital" means a general or special hospital, as defined by Section 241.003 , a private mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577 , or another hospital that is maintained or operated by the state.

(2)"Nursing home" means an institution licensed under Chapter 242 .

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Legislative History

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 401 (S.B. 1525 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.

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§ 256.001

DEFINITIONS.

§ 256.002

REQUIRED SAFE PATIENT HANDLING AND MOVEMENT POLICY.

§ 256.003

PROHIBITED DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS TO CERTAIN GROUP-CENTERED FACILITIES.

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