tx-July242026-115: 26 TAC §554.101 — Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services system; Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 810, which requires HHSC and LTCR providers to use a new interagency search engine to verify employability; and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242, which authorizes the executive commissioner of HHSC to adopt rules for nursing facilities. The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 10, 2026. TRD-202602842 Karen Ray Chief Counsel Health and Human Services Commission Effective date: July 30, 2026 Proposal publication date: April 3, 2026 For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161 SUBCHAPTER T. ADMINISTRATION
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