Texas Statutes
Subchapter I. Conditions Applicable to Certain Intoxication Offenses
Article 42A.4045. Alternative to Educational Program: Substance Abuse Treatment Facility


(b) The Department of State Health Services shall approve education provided at substance abuse treatment facilities.
(c) The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules to implement this article.
(d) For purposes of this article, a substance abuse treatment facility includes:
(1) a substance abuse felony punishment facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under Section 493.009, Government Code;
(2) a community corrections facility, as defined by Section 509.001, Government Code; or
(3) a chemical dependency treatment facility licensed under Chapter 464, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 23.016(e), eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 385), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.