Sec. 594.016. DECISION. (a) After each case, the hearing officer shall promptly report to the parties in writing the officer's decision, findings of fact, and the reasons for those findings.
(b) The hearing officer's decision is final on the 31st day after the date on which the decision is reported, unless an appeal is filed within that period.
(c) The filing of an appeal suspends the decision of the hearing officer, and a party may not take action on the decision.
(d) If an appeal is not filed from a final order granting a request for a transfer or discharge, the director shall proceed with the transfer or discharge.
(e) If an appeal is not filed from a final order denying a request for a transfer or discharge, the client shall remain in the same program or facility at which the client is receiving services.
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. 3.1460, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 594 - Transfer and Discharge
Subchapter B. Transfer or Discharge
Section 594.011. Service Provider
Section 594.012. Request by Client, Parent, or Guardian
Section 594.013. Notice of Transfer or Discharge; Approval
Section 594.014. Right to Administrative Hearing
Section 594.015. Administrative Hearing