Placement Preference

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.025, under Chapter 593. Admission and Commitment To Intellectual Disability Services.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.025

Sec. 593.025. PLACEMENT PREFERENCE. Preference for requested, voluntary placement in a residential care facility shall be given to the facility located nearest the residence of the proposed resident, unless there is a compelling reason for placement elsewhere. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.