Section 593.042 - Form of Application(a) An application for commitment of a person to a residential care facility must: (1) be executed under oath; and(2) include: (A) the name, birth date, sex, and address of the proposed resident;(B) the name and address of the proposed resident's parent or guardian, if applicable;(C) a short, plain statement of the facts demonstrating that commitment to a facility is necessary and appropriate; and(D) a short, plain statement explaining the inappropriateness of admission to less restrictive services.(b) If the report required under Section 593.013 is completed, a copy must be included in the application.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.042
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/1993.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.