Sec. 247.0275. REGISTRATION WITH TEXAS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL NETWORK. (a) An assisted living facility licensed under this chapter shall register with the Texas Information and Referral Network under Section 531.0312, Government Code, to assist the state in identifying persons needing assistance if an area is evacuated because of a disaster or other emergency.
(b) The assisted living facility is not required to identify individual residents who may require assistance in an evacuation or to register individual residents with the Texas Information and Referral Network for evacuation assistance.
(c) The assisted living facility shall notify each resident and the resident's next of kin or guardian regarding how to register for evacuation assistance with the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831), Sec. 1.18, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 247 - Assisted Living Facilities
Subchapter B. Licensing, Fees, and Inspections
Section 247.021. License Required
Section 247.0211. Expedited Inspection
Section 247.022. License Application
Section 247.023. Issuance and Renewal of License
Section 247.0231. Compliance Record in Other States
Section 247.024. Fees; Disposition of Revenue
Section 247.025. Adoption of Rules
Section 247.0251. Construction in 100-Year Floodplain in Certain Counties Prohibited
Section 247.0255. Restraint and Seclusion
Section 247.0261. Early Compliance Review
Section 247.0262. Report on Life Safety Code Surveys
Section 247.0263. Life Safety Code Technical Memorandum
Section 247.0264. Accessibility Standards
Section 247.0271. Inspection Exit Conference
Section 247.0272. Inspector Training; Required Examination
Section 247.0275. Registration With Texas Information and Referral Network
Section 247.028. Assistance by Department
Section 247.029. Facilities for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Section 247.0295. Notice of Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders License Classification
Section 247.031. Municipal Enforcement
Section 247.032. Accreditation Survey to Satisfy Inspection Requirements