§ 555.051 Establishment; Purpose
§ 555.052 Independence
§ 555.053 Appointment of Independent Ombudsman
§ 555.054 Assistant Ombudsmen
§ 555.055 Conflict of Interest
§ 555.056 Report
§ 555.057 Communication and Confidentiality
§ 555.058 Promotion of Awareness of Office
§ 555.059 Duties and Powers
§ 555.060 Retaliation Prohibited
§ 555.061 Toll-Free Number
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 555 > Subchapter C - Office of Independent Ombudsman for State Supported Living Centers

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.