Sec. 501.017. COST OF CONFINEMENT AS CLAIM. (a) The department may establish a claim and lien against the estate of an inmate who dies while confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department for the cost to the department of the inmate's confinement.
(b) The department may not enforce a claim or lien established under this section if the inmate has a surviving spouse or a surviving dependent or disabled child.
(c) The department shall adopt policies regarding recovery of the cost of confinement through enforcement of claims or liens established under this section.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 500.017 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.084, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. General Welfare Provisions
Section 501.001. Discrimination Against Inmates Prohibited
Section 501.002. Assault by Employee on Inmate
Section 501.005. Literacy Programs
Section 501.0051. Receipt of Books by Mail
Section 501.006. Emergency Absence
Section 501.007. Inmate Claims for Lost or Damaged Property
Section 501.008. Inmate Grievance System
Section 501.0081. Dispute Resolution: Time-Served Credits
Section 501.009. Volunteer and Faith-Based Organizations; Report
Section 501.011. Zero-Tolerance Policy
Section 501.012. Family Liaison Officer
Section 501.013. Materials Used for Arts and Crafts
Section 501.015. Providing Discharged or Released Inmate With Clothing and Money; Burial Expenses
Section 501.0155. Providing Discharged or Released Inmate With Documentation for Employment
Section 501.016. Discharge or Release Papers; Release Date
Section 501.0165. State-Issued Identification; Necessary Documentation
Section 501.017. Cost of Confinement as Claim
Section 501.019. Cost of Confinement as Claim; Setoff
Section 501.021. Use of Inmates in Training Prohibited
Section 501.0215. Educational Programming for Pregnant Inmates
Section 501.022. Infant Care and Parenting
Section 501.023. Information Concerning Foster Care History
Section 501.024. Verification of Inmate Veteran Status
Section 501.025. Veterans Services Coordinator