§ 48.251 Definitions
§ 48.252 Investigation of Reports of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation by Provider
§ 48.253 Action On Report
§ 48.2535 Forwarding Certain Reports of Criminal Conduct to Law Enforcement
§ 48.254 Forwarding of Certain Reports
§ 48.255 Rules for Investigations Under This Subchapter
§ 48.256 Sharing Provider Information
§ 48.257 Retaliation Prohibited
§ 48.258 Tracking System for Reports and Investigations
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Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 48 > Subchapter F - Investigations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Individuals Receiving Services From Certain Providers

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005