Sec. 592.013. LEAST RESTRICTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. Each person with an intellectual disability has the right to live in the least restrictive setting appropriate to the person's individual needs and abilities and in a variety of living situations, including living:
(1) alone;
(2) in a group home;
(3) with a family; or
(4) in a supervised, protective environment.
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. 3.1412, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 592 - Rights of Persons With an Intellectual Disability
Subchapter B. Basic Bill of Rights
Section 592.011. Rights Guaranteed
Section 592.012. Protection From Exploitation and Abuse
Section 592.013. Least Restrictive Living Environment
Section 592.017. Treatment and Services
Section 592.018. Determination of an Intellectual Disability
Section 592.019. Administrative Hearing
Section 592.020. Independent Determination of an Intellectual Disability