Texas Statutes
§ 555.051 — ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.
Texas § 555.051
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Bluebook
Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 555.051 (2026).
Text
Sec. 555.051. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE. The office of independent ombudsman is established for the purpose of investigating, evaluating, and securing the rights of residents and clients of state supported living centers and the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center. The office is administratively attached to the department. The department shall provide administrative support and resources to the office as necessary for the office to perform its duties.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643 ), Sec. 22, eff. June 11, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.1350, eff. April 2, 2015.
Nearby Sections
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§ 555.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 555.022
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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.§ 555.027
ANATOMICAL GIFT.§ 555.051
ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.§ 555.052
INDEPENDENCE.§ 555.054
ASSISTANT OMBUDSMEN.§ 555.055
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