Sec. 593.022. ADMISSION TO VOLUNTARY INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES. (a) An eligible person who applies for intellectual disability services may be admitted as soon as appropriate services are available.
(b) The department facility or community center shall develop a plan for appropriate programs or placement in programs or facilities approved or operated by the department.
(c) The programs or placement must be suited to the needs of the proposed client and consistent with the rights guaranteed by Chapter 592.
(d) The proposed client, the parent if the client is a minor, and the client's guardian shall be encouraged and permitted to participate in the development of the planned programs or placement.
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. 3.1435, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1436, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 593 - Admission and Commitment to Intellectual Disability Services
Subchapter B. Application and Admission to Voluntary Intellectual Disability Services
Section 593.021. Application for Voluntary Services
Section 593.022. Admission to Voluntary Intellectual Disability Services
Section 593.023. Rules Relating to Planning of Services or Treatment
Section 593.024. Application for Voluntary Residential Care Services
Section 593.025. Placement Preference
Section 593.026. Regular Voluntary Admission
Section 593.027. Emergency Admission
Section 593.0275. Emergency Services