Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Use of Restraints in State Supported Living Centers
Section 592.102. Use of Restraints

Sec. 592.102. USE OF RESTRAINTS. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to ensure that:
(1) a mechanical or physical restraint is not administered to a resident of a state supported living center unless the restraint is:
(A) necessary to prevent imminent physical injury to the resident or another; and
(B) the least restrictive restraint effective to prevent imminent physical injury;
(2) the administration of a mechanical or physical restraint to a resident of a state supported living center ends immediately once the imminent risk of physical injury abates; and
(3) a mechanical or physical restraint is not administered to a resident of a state supported living center as punishment or as part of a behavior plan.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to prohibit the use of prone and supine holds on a resident of a state supported living center except as transitional holds.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 361 (S.B. 41), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

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