Sec. 555.161. ENFORCEMENT. The department may impose appropriate sanctions under this chapter on a director of a center who knowingly:
(1) refuses to permit a resident or the resident's guardian or legal representative to conduct authorized electronic monitoring;
(2) refuses to admit an individual to residency or allows the removal of a resident from the center because of a request to conduct authorized electronic monitoring;
(3) allows the removal of a resident from the center because covert electronic monitoring is being conducted by or on behalf of the resident; or
(4) violates another provision of this subchapter.
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