Sec. 242.0945. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES. (a) A court may appoint a person to serve as a trustee under this subchapter only if the proposed trustee can demonstrate to the court that the proposed trustee will be:
(1) present at the home as required to perform the duties of a trustee; and
(2) available on call to appropriate staff at the home, the department, and the court as necessary during the time the trustee is not present at the home.
(b) A trustee shall report to the court in the event that the trustee is unable to satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a)(1) or (2).
(c) On the motion of any party or on the court's own motion, the court may replace a trustee who is unable to satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a)(1) or (2).
(d) A trustee's charges must separately identify personal hours worked for which compensation is claimed. A trustee's claim for personal compensation may include only compensation for activities related to the trusteeship and performed in or on behalf of the home.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 439, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions
Subchapter D. Trustees for Nursing or Convalescent Homes
Section 242.091. Findings and Purpose
Section 242.093. Appointment by Agreement
Section 242.094. Involuntary Appointment
Section 242.0945. Qualifications of Trustees
Section 242.0946. Nepotism Prohibition
Section 242.095. Fee; Release of Funds
Section 242.096. Nursing and Convalescent Home Trust Fund and Emergency Assistance Funds
Section 242.0965. Assisted Living Facility Trust Fund and Emergency Assistance Funds
Section 242.097. Additional License Fee--Nursing and Convalescent Homes
Section 242.0975. Additional License Fee--Assisted Living Facilities
Section 242.098. Reimbursement
Section 242.099. Applicability of Other Law
Section 242.100. Notification of Closing