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TX Health & Safety Code § 592.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.015. Employment

Sec. 592.015.  EMPLOYMENT.  An employer, employment agency, or labor organization may not deny a person equal opportunities in employment because of the person's intellectual disability, unless:(1)  the person's intellectual disability significantly impairs the person's ability to perform the duties and tasks of the position for which the person has applied; or(2)  the denial is based on a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the particular business or enterprise.|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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.016. Housing

Sec. 592.016.  HOUSING.  An owner, lessee, sublessee, assignee, or managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, or lease real property, or an agent or employee of any of these, may not refuse to sell, rent, or lease to any person or group of persons solely because the person is a person with an intellectual disability or a group that includes one or more persons with an intellectual disability.|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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.017. Treatment and Services

Sec. 592.017.  TREATMENT AND SERVICES.  Each person with an intellectual disability has the right to receive for the person's intellectual disability adequate treatment and habilitative services that:(1)  are suited to the person's individual needs;(2)  maximize the person's capabilities;(3)  enhance the person's ability to cope with the person's environment; and(4)  are administered skillfully, safely, and humanely with full respect for the dignity and personal integrity of the person.|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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.018. Determination of an Intellectual Disability

Sec. 592.018.  DETERMINATION OF AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.  A person thought to be a person with an intellectual disability has the right promptly to receive a determination of an intellectual disability using diagnostic techniques that are adapted to that person's cultural background, language, and ethnic origin to determine if the person is in need of intellectual disability services as provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 593.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1412, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.019. Administrative Hearing

Sec. 592.019.  ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.  A person who files an application for a determination of an intellectual disability has the right to request and promptly receive an administrative hearing under Subchapter A, Chapter 593, to contest the findings of the determination of an intellectual disability.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1412, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.020. Independent Determination of an Intellectual Disability

Sec. 592.020.  INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION OF AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.  A person for whom a determination of an intellectual disability is performed or a person who files an application for a determination of an intellectual disability under Section 593.004 and who questions the validity or results of the determination of an intellectual disability has the right to an additional, independent determination of an intellectual disability performed at the person's own expense.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1412, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 592.021. Additional Rights

Sec. 592.021.  ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.  Each person with an intellectual disability has the right to:(1)  presumption of competency;(2)  due process in guardianship proceedings; and(3)  fair compensation for the person's labor for the economic benefit of another, regardless of any direct or incidental therapeutic value to the person.|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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.031. Rights in General

Sec. 592.031.  RIGHTS IN GENERAL.  (a)  Each client has the same rights as other citizens of the United States and this state unless the client's rights have been lawfully restricted.(b)  Each client has the rights listed in this subchapter in addition to the rights guaranteed by Subchapter B.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.032. Least Restrictive Alternative

Sec. 592.032.  LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE.  Each client has the right to live in the least restrictive habilitation setting and to be treated and served in the least intrusive manner appropriate to the client's individual needs.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.033. Individualized Plan

Sec. 592.033.  INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN.  (a)  Each client has the right to a written, individualized habilitation plan developed by appropriate specialists.(b)  The client, and the parent of a client who is a minor or the guardian of the person, shall participate in the development of the plan.(c)  The plan shall be implemented as soon as possible but not later than the 30th day after the date on which the client is admitted or committed to intellectual disability services.(d)  The content of an individualized habilitation plan is as required by department rule and as may be required by the department by contract.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1413, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.034. Review and Reevaluation

Sec. 592.034.  REVIEW AND REEVALUATION.  (a)  Each client has the right to have the individualized habilitation plan reviewed at least:(1)  once a year if the client is in a residential care facility;  or(2)  quarterly if the client has been admitted for other services.(b)  The purpose of the review is to:(1)  measure progress;(2)  modify objectives and programs if necessary;  and(3)  provide guidance and remediation techniques.(c)  Each client has the right to a periodic reassessment.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.035. Participation in Planning

Sec. 592.035.  PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING.  (a)  Each client, and parent of a client who is a minor or the guardian of the person, have the right to:(1)  participate in planning the client's treatment and habilitation;  and(2)  be informed in writing at reasonable intervals of the client's progress.(b)  If possible, the client, parent, or guardian of the person shall be given the opportunity to choose from several appropriate alternative services available to the client from a service provider.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.036. Withdrawal From Voluntary Services

Sec. 592.036.  WITHDRAWAL FROM VOLUNTARY SERVICES.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 593.030, a client, the parent if the client is a minor, or a guardian of the person may withdraw the client from intellectual disability services.(b)  This section does not apply to a person who was committed to a residential care facility as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 593.|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. 3.1414, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.037. Freedom From Mistreatment

Sec. 592.037.  FREEDOM FROM MISTREATMENT.  Each client has the right not to be mistreated, neglected, or abused by a service provider.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.038. Freedom From Unnecessary Medication

Sec. 592.038.  FREEDOM FROM UNNECESSARY MEDICATION.  (a)  Each client has the right to not receive unnecessary or excessive medication.(b)  Medication may not be used:(1)  as punishment;(2)  for the convenience of the staff;(3)  as a substitute for a habilitation program;  or(4)  in quantities that interfere with the client's habilitation program.(c)  Medication for each client may be authorized only by prescription of a physician and a physician shall closely supervise its use.(d)  Each client has the right to refuse psychoactive medication, as provided by Subchapter F.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 34), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.039. Grievances

Sec. 592.039.  GRIEVANCES.  A client, or a person acting on behalf of a person with an intellectual disability or a group of persons with an intellectual disability, has the right to submit complaints or grievances regarding the infringement of the rights of a person with an intellectual disability or the delivery of intellectual disability services against a person, group of persons, organization, or business to the department's Office of Consumer Rights and Services for investigation and appropriate action.|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. 3.1415, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.040 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 C. Rights of Clients|Section 592.040. Information About Rights

Sec. 592.040.  INFORMATION ABOUT RIGHTS.  (a)  On admission for intellectual disability services, each client, and the parent if the client is a minor or the guardian of the person of the client, shall be given written notice of the rights guaranteed by this subtitle.  The notice shall be in plain and simple language.(b)  Each client shall be orally informed of these rights in plain and simple language.(c)  Notice given solely to the parent or guardian of the person is sufficient if the client is manifestly unable to comprehend the rights.|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. 3.1416, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.051. General Rights of Residents

Sec. 592.051.  GENERAL RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS.  Each resident has the right to:(1)  a normal residential environment;(2)  a humane physical environment;(3)  communication and visits;  and(4)  possess personal property.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.052. Medical and Dental Care and Treatment

Sec. 592.052.  MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE AND TREATMENT.  Each resident has the right to prompt, adequate, and necessary medical and dental care and treatment for physical and mental ailments and to prevent an illness or disability.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.053. Standards of Care

Sec. 592.053.  STANDARDS OF CARE.  Medical and dental care and treatment shall be performed under the appropriate supervision of a licensed physician or dentist and shall be consistent with accepted standards of medical and dental practice in the community.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.054. Duties of Director

Sec. 592.054.  DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.  (a)  Except as limited by this subtitle, the director shall provide without further consent necessary care and treatment to each court-committed resident and make available necessary care and treatment to each voluntary resident.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), consent is required for:(1)  all surgical procedures; and(2)  as provided by Section 592.153, the administration of psychoactive medications.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 34), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1417, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1418, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.055. Unusual or Hazardous Treatment

Sec. 592.055.  UNUSUAL OR HAZARDOUS TREATMENT.  This subtitle does not permit the department to perform unusual or hazardous treatment procedures, experimental research, organ transplantation, or nontherapeutic surgery for experimental research.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 D. Rights of Residents|Section 592.056. Notification of Trust Exemption

Sec. 592.056.  NOTIFICATION OF TRUST EXEMPTION.  (a)  At the time a resident is admitted to a residential care facility, the facility shall provide to the resident, and the parent if the resident is a minor or the guardian of the person of the resident, written notice, in the person's primary language, that a trust that qualifies under Section 593.081 is not liable for the resident's support.  In addition, the facility shall ensure that, within 24 hours after the resident is admitted to the facility, the notification is explained to the resident, and the parent if the resident is a minor or the guardian of the person of the resident:(1)  orally, in simple, nontechnical terms in the person's primary language, if possible; or(2)  through a means reasonably calculated to communicate with a person who has an impairment of vision or hearing, if applicable.(b)  Notice required under Subsection (a) must also be attached to any request for payment for the resident's support.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 584), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 E. Use of Restraints in State Supported Living Centers|Section 592.103. Standing Orders for Restraints Prohibited

Sec. 592.103.  STANDING ORDERS FOR RESTRAINTS PROHIBITED.  (a)  A person may not issue a standing order to administer on an as-needed basis mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center.(b)  A person may not administer mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center pursuant to a standing order to administer restraints on an as-needed basis.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 361 (S.B. 41), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 E. Use of Restraints in State Supported Living Centers|Section 592.104. Straitjackets Prohibited

Sec. 592.104.  STRAITJACKETS PROHIBITED.  A person may not use a straitjacket to restrain a resident of a state supported living center.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 361 (S.B. 41), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 592.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|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 E. Use of Restraints in State Supported Living Centers|Section 592.105. Duty to Report

Sec. 592.105.  DUTY TO REPORT.  A state supported living center shall report to the executive commissioner each incident in which a physical or mechanical restraint is administered to a resident of a state supported living center.  The report must contain information and be in the form required by rules of the executive commissioner.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 361 (S.B. 41), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|