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(a) The adult foster care client must:(1) provide accurate information about his ability to function in the community and in a foster home setting;(2) pay the amount of room and board specified in the client and provider agreement;(3) report changes or occurrences that would affect the client and/or provider; and(4) participate in selecting an adult foster care home in which to live.(b) The client and his responsible person are entitled to:(1) receive in writing, before authorization of adult foster care, a list of the client's rights and responsibilities;(2) be informed of all available services in the home and of the charges for services not paid for by the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS);(3) be informed that the client keeps a personal needs allowance;(4) file complaints with DHS staff about abuse, neglect, exploitation, or inadequate care without discrimination or reprisal for voicing grievances;(5) privacy and confidentiality;(6) have his physical person and property treated with dignity and respect; and(7) be free from physical or mental abuse, corporal punishment, and any physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience.