Department and Executive Commissioner Duties

Sec. 103.004. DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER DUTIES. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for implementing this chapter. (b) The executive commissioner shall set standards for: (1) the health and welfare of persons attending a facility; (2) the eligibility of persons to attend a facility; (3) the scope of services provided by a facility; (4) adequate supervision for persons attending a facility; (5) the professional staff and other personnel at a facility; (6) adequate and healthful food service, where it may be offered; (7) procedures for consultation with family members, case workers, or other persons responsible for the welfare of a person attending a facility; and (8) prohibiting racial discrimination. (c) The department may contract with a political subdivision or a person for transporting persons to a facility. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1008, ch. 235, art. 4, Sec. 3(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.366, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.367, eff. April 2, 2015.