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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 301 - LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER M - ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS
SECTION/RULE §301.651 - Purpose
Chapter Review Date 03/27/2024

The purpose of this subchapter is to implement §48.255(c) of the Human Resources Code, which requires TDMHMR to develop joint rules with the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) to facilitate investigations in local authorities and community centers and to describe the requirements for:(1) reporting allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of persons served;(2) ensuring the safety and protections of persons served involved in allegations;(3) facilitating investigations; and(4) ensuring proper disciplinary or other action is taken when abuse, neglect, or exploitation is confirmed.

Source Note: The provisions of this §301.651 adopted to be effective July 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 4708; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841; transferred effective May 31, 2024, as published in the May 3, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 3019.

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