Sec. 555.153. COVERT USE OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE; LIABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OR CENTER. (a) For purposes of this subchapter, the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device in a resident's room are considered to be covert if:
(1) the placement and use of the device are not open and obvious; and
(2) the center and the department are not informed about the device by the resident, by a person who placed the device in the room, or by a person who is using the device.
(b) The department and the center may not be held to be civilly liable in connection with the covert placement or use of an electronic monitoring device in a resident's room.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 33), Sec. 2, eff. May 25, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Chapter 555 - State Supported Living Centers
Subchapter E. Electronic Monitoring of Resident's Room
Section 555.152. Criminal and Civil Liability
Section 555.153. Covert Use of Electronic Monitoring Device; Liability of Department or Center
Section 555.154. Required Form on Admission
Section 555.155. Authorized Electronic Monitoring: Who May Request
Section 555.157. Authorized Electronic Monitoring: General Provisions
Section 555.158. Reporting Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Section 555.159. Use of Tape or Recording by Agency or Court