Texas Statutes
§ 593.055 — DESIGNATION OF FACILITY.
Texas § 593.055
JurisdictionTexas
Code HSHealth and Safety Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 593.055 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Nearby Sections
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§ 593.001
ADMISSION.§ 593.002
CONSENT REQUIRED.§ 593.006
REPORT.§ 593.007
NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS.§ 593.008
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.§ 593.009
HEARING REPORT; FINAL DECISION.§ 593.010
APPEAL.§ 593.011
FEES FOR SERVICES.§ 593.012
ABSENT WITHOUT AUTHORITY.§ 593.014
EPILEPSY.§ 593.021
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