Texas Health and Safety Code 593.055 – Designation of Facility
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 593.055
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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
If placement in a residential facility is necessary, preference shall be given to the facility nearest to the residence of the proposed resident unless:
(1) space in the facility is unavailable;
(2) the proposed resident, parent if the resident is a minor, or guardian of the person requests otherwise; or
(3) there are other compelling reasons.