Sec. 242.007. CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION. (a) Whenever possible, the department shall use the services of and consult with state and local agencies in carrying out its responsibility under this chapter.
(b) The department may cooperate with local public health officials of a county or municipality in carrying out this chapter and may delegate to those officials the power to make inspections and recommendations to the department in accordance with this chapter.
(c) The department may coordinate its personnel and facilities with a local agency of a municipality or county and may provide advice to the municipality or county if the municipality or county decides to supplement the state program with additional rules required to meet local conditions.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.085, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 242.001. Scope, Purpose, and Implementation
Section 242.0021. Controlling Person
Section 242.005. Performance Reports
Section 242.006. Directory of Licensed Institutions
Section 242.007. Consultation and Cooperation
Section 242.008. Employment of Personnel
Section 242.009. Federal Funds
Section 242.010. Change of Administrators
Section 242.011. Language Requirements Prohibited
Section 242.013. Paperwork Reduction Rules
Section 242.014. Prohibition of Remuneration
Section 242.015. Licensed Administrator
Section 242.016. Fees and Penalties
Section 242.017. Admissibility of Certain Evidence in Civil Actions
Section 242.018. Compliance With Chapter 260a
Section 242.019. Guardianship Orders
Section 242.020. Civil Liability Related to Misappropriation of Resident's Funds