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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
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Chapter 48. INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS |
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Subchapter H. INVESTIGATIONS OF PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES CONTRACTING WITH TDMHMR |
Sec. 48.352. INVESTIGATION OF REPORTS RELATING TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
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(a) The department shall receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual receiving home and community-based services from a provider if the provider is or may be the person alleged to have committed the abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
(b) The department shall receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled individual residing in a residence owned, operated, or controlled by a provider in which the home and community-based services are provided, regardless of whether the individual receives those services, if the provider is or may be the person alleged to have committed the abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
(c) If the provider is a department facility, a local mental health or mental retardation authority, or a community center, Subchapter F also applies.