Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Licensing, Fees, and Inspections
Section 242.0442. Commission Evaluation of Regulatory Capacity

Sec. 242.0442. COMMISSION EVALUATION OF REGULATORY CAPACITY. (a) Not later than January 31 of each year, the commission shall evaluate the commission's capacity to regulate institutions under this chapter and formulate a strategy to effectively perform licensing duties, enforcement activities, and complaint investigations for that year.
(b) The commission shall continue to regularly evaluate the commission's capacity to regulate institutions under this chapter and implement corrective measures as necessary.
(c) The commission shall monitor the commission's staffing of employees who perform inspections, surveys, or investigations of institutions under this chapter and fill any vacant positions as soon as possible.
(d) Not later than January 1 of each year, the commission shall evaluate the commission's compliance during the previous year with Sections 242.043, 242.044, and 242.0441.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (H.B. 1423), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Health and Safety Code

Title 4 - Health Facilities

Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities

Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions

Subchapter B. Licensing, Fees, and Inspections

Section 242.031. License Required

Section 242.032. License or Renewal Application

Section 242.033. Issuance and Renewal of License

Section 242.0335. Expedited Issuance of Change of Ownership License to Certain Current License Holders

Section 242.0336. Temporary Change of Ownership License

Section 242.034. License Fees

Section 242.035. Licensing Categories

Section 242.036. Grading

Section 242.037. Rules; Minimum Standards

Section 242.0371. Notice of Certain Employment Policies

Section 242.0373. Restraint and Seclusion

Section 242.038. Reasonable Time to Comply

Section 242.0385. Early Compliance Review

Section 242.039. Fire Safety Requirements

Section 242.0395. Registration With Texas Information and Referral Network

Section 242.040. Certification of Institutions That Care for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Section 242.0405. Notice of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Certification

Section 242.041. False Communication Concerning Certification; Criminal Penalty

Section 242.042. Posting

Section 242.043. Inspections

Section 242.044. Unannounced Inspections

Section 242.0441. Follow-Up Inspections

Section 242.0442. Commission Evaluation of Regulatory Capacity

Section 242.0445. Reporting of Violations

Section 242.045. Disclosure of Unannounced Inspections; Criminal Penalty

Section 242.046. Open Hearing

Section 242.047. Accreditation Review to Satisfy Inspection or Certification Requirements

Section 242.048. Licensing Surveys

Section 242.049. Quality Improvement

Section 242.051. Notification of Award of Exemplary Damages

Section 242.052. Drug Testing of Employees