(a) Each client, and parent of a client who is a minor or the guardian of the person, have the right to:
(1) participate in planning the client’s treatment and habilitation; and
(2) be informed in writing at reasonable intervals of the client’s progress.
(b) If possible, the client, parent, or guardian of the person shall be given the opportunity to choose from several appropriate alternative services available to the client from a service provider.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 592.035

  • 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.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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