Sec. 551.004. BENEFIT FUND. (a) The superintendent or director may deposit the interest or increment accruing from funds deposited or invested under Section 551.003 into a fund to be known as the benefit fund. The superintendent or director is the trustee of the fund.
(b) The superintendent or director may spend money from the benefit fund for:
(1) educating or entertaining the patients or clients;
(2) barber or cosmetology services for the patients or clients; and
(3) the actual expense incurred in maintaining the fund.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1337, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Chapter 551 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties Relating to State Facilities
Section 551.002. Prohibition of Interest
Section 551.003. Deposit of Patient or Client Funds
Section 551.005. Disbursement of Patient or Client Funds
Section 551.006. Facility Standards
Section 551.007. Building and Improvement Program
Section 551.008. Regional Laundry Centers
Section 551.009. Hill Country Local Mental Health Authority Crisis Stabilization Unit