Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 242.013 - Paperwork Reduction Rules(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to reduce the amount of paperwork an institution must complete and retain.(a-1) The department shall attempt to reduce the amount of paperwork to the minimum amount required by state and federal law unless the reduction would jeopardize resident safety.(b) The department and providers shall work together to review rules and propose changes in paperwork requirements so that additional time is available for direct resident care.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.013
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0594, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.086, eff. 9/1/1995. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.