The following words and terms in this chapter have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Abuse--Is defined by the statute or rule that governs the investigation of alleged abuse of an individual using the CDS option or receiving facility or agency services.(2) Administrative law judge--An administrative law judge from the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) who is authorized to preside over certain administrative hearings under this chapter and in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.(3) Administrative hearing--A contested case hearing conducted under this chapter by SOAH based on a written request for hearing by an employee contesting the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC's) determination that the employee committed reportable conduct.(4) Agency--In this chapter means:(A) a home and community support services agency licensed under Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) Chapter 142, that provides services to an elderly or disabled adult;(B) a person exempt from licensing under THSC §142.003(a)(19);(C) a facility for persons with an intellectual disability or related conditions licensed under THSC Chapter 252;(D) a state supported living center as defined in THSC §531.002;(E) a local authority designated under THSC §533.035;(F) a community center as defined in THSC §531.002;(G) a mental health facility operated by the Texas Department of State Health Services;(H) the intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability component of the Rio Grande State Center; or(I) a contractor of an entity described in subparagraphs (D) - (H) of this paragraph.(5) Child--A person under 18 years of age who is not and has not been married or who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes.(6) Consumer directed services option (CDS option)--A service delivery option, described in Texas Administrative Code,