Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 102.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 102.001 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) "Convalescent and nursing home" means an institution licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code.

(2) "Home health services" means the provision of health service for pay or other consideration in a patient's residence regulated under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code.

(3) "Alternate care" means services provided within an elderly individual's own home, neighborhood, or community, including:

(A) day care;

(B) foster care;

(C) alternative living plans, including personal care services; and

(D) supportive living services, including attendant care, residential repair, or emergency response services.

(4) "Person providing services" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other private or public entity providing convalescent and nursing home services, home health services, or alternate care services.

(5) "Elderly individual" means an individual 60 years of age or older.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 102.001

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.362, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 475, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.

Amended By Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.101, eff. 9/1/1995

Amended By Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 284(20), (30), eff. 9/1/1991

Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 264, Sec. 25, eff. 8/26/1985

Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5159, ch. 936, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1983.