tx-July242026-124: 26 TAC §559.3 — DAY Activity and Health Services Requirements
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is authorized by Texas Government Code §531.0055, 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 and 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 Human Resources Code §103.004, which authorizes the executive commissioner of HHSC to adopt rules for day activity and health services. §559.3. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Abuse--Negligent or willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting physical or emotional harm or pain to an elderly or disabled person by the person's caretaker, family member, or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the person, or sexual abuse of an elderly or disabled person, including any involuntary or nonconsensual sexual conduct that would constitute an offense under Texas Penal Code §21.08 (relating to Indecent...
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