(a) A person or political subdivision may not operate a mental hospital without a license issued by the department under this chapter.
(b) A community center or other entity designated by the department to provide mental health services may not operate a mental health facility that provides court-ordered mental health services without a license issued by the department under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 577.001

  • 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