Sec. 101A.256. LEGAL COUNSEL. The commission shall ensure that the office receives adequate legal advice and representation without conflict of interest as defined by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The attorney general shall represent the state long-term care ombudsman and a representative if a suit or other legal action is brought or threatened to be brought against that person in connection with the person's performance of the official duties of the ombudsman program.
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