§ 252.121 Authority to Receive Reports and Investigate
§ 252.122 Notification of Duty to Report Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
§ 252.125 Immediate Removal to Protect Resident
§ 252.126 Confidentiality; Disclosure of Investigation Report
§ 252.132 Suit for Retaliation
§ 252.133 Suit for Retaliation Against Volunteer, Resident, or Family Member or Guardian of Resident
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 252 > Subchapter E - Investigations of Abuse,

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005