The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1) ensure that the health, safety, welfare, rights, and privileges of an individual residing in a state mental retardation facility (state MR facility) are protected when staff recommend utilizing highly restrictive procedures or restricting rights or privileges to address the individual's inappropriate behavior;(2) outline policies and procedures for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting behavior therapy programs; and(3) describe principles that support and enhance the practice of applied behavior analysis and behavior therapy.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 5.401
The provisions of this §5.401 adopted to be effective June 23, 2004, 29 TexReg 5939; Transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841