Sec. 101A.254. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND OFFICE. (a) The office has the powers and duties authorized and required by state and federal law.
(b) The office may use appropriate administrative, legal, and other remedies to assist residents as provided by commission rules.
(c) The office acts independently of the commission in the performance of its powers and duties under this subchapter.
(d) The state long-term care ombudsman has the authority to designate a local ombudsman entity or representative and to suspend or revoke that designation.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.361, eff. April 2, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Services for the Elderly
Chapter 101A - State Services for the Aging
Subchapter F. Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Section 101A.252. Operation of Office
Section 101A.253. Role of Office
Section 101A.254. Powers and Duties of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Office
Section 101A.256. Legal Counsel
Section 101A.257. Investigations
Section 101A.258. Access to Records and Confidentiality
Section 101A.259. Reporting System
Section 101A.260. Analysis of Laws
Section 101A.261. Public Information