Least Restrictive Living Environment

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.013, under Chapter 592. Rights of Persons With An Intellectual Disability.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.013

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.