§ 260B.0001 — DEFINITIONS.

Texas § 260B.0001

• Jurisdiction: Texas
• Code HS: Health and Safety Code

Text

Sec. 260B.0001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.
(2) "Essential caregiver" means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual selected by a resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative for in-person visits.
(3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
(4) "Facility" means:
(A) a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242 ;
(B) an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247 ; or
(C) an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability licensed under Chapter 252 .
(5) "Program provider" means a person that provides services through the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program in a residence.
(6) "Residence" means a three-person or four-person residence, as defined by the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program billing guidelines, that is leased or owned by a program provider. The term does not include a host home or companion care.
(7) "Resident" means:
(A) an individual, including a patient, who resides in a facility; or
(B) an individual enrolled in the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program who resides in a residence.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 25 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.