Sec. 242.016. FEES AND PENALTIES. Except as expressly provided by this chapter, a fee or penalty collected by or on behalf of the department under this chapter must be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund and may be appropriated only to the department to administer and enforce this chapter. Investigation and attorney's fees may not be assessed or collected by or on behalf of the department or other state agency unless the department or other state agency assesses and collects a penalty described under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1159, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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