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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Subtitle B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Chapter 252. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED |
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Subchapter C. GENERAL ENFORCEMENT |
Sec. 252.061. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER
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(a) The department shall suspend a facility's license or order an immediate closing of part of the facility if:
(1) the department finds the facility is operating in violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter; and
(2) the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident.
(b) The board by rule shall provide for the placement of residents during the facility's suspension or closing to ensure their health and safety.
(c) An order suspending a license or closing a part of a facility under this section is immediately effective on the date on which the license holder receives written notice or a later date specified in the order.
(d) An order suspending a license or ordering an immediate closing of a part of a facility is valid for 10 days after the effective date of the order.