Sec. 242.100. NOTIFICATION OF CLOSING. (a) A home that is closing temporarily or permanently, or voluntarily or involuntarily, shall notify the residents of the closing and make reasonable efforts to notify in writing each resident's nearest relative or the person responsible for the resident's support within a reasonable time before the closing.
(b) If the closing of a home is ordered by the department or is in any other way involuntary, the home shall make the notification, orally or in writing, immediately on receiving notice of the closing.
(c) If the closing of a home is voluntary, the home shall make the notification not later than one week after the date on which the decision to close is made.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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