Tex. Human Resources Code § 101A.254

This is the official text of Tex. Human Resources Code § 101A.254, part of Texas’s Human Resources Code — governs state social services and welfare programs.

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§ 101A.254. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND OFFICE.

Official statutory text

(a) The office has the powers and duties authorized and required by state and federal law.

(b) The office may use appropriate administrative, legal, and other remedies to assist residents as provided by commission rules.

(c) The office acts independently of the commission in the performance of its powers and duties under this subchapter.

(d) The state long-term care ombudsman has the authority to designate a local ombudsman entity or representative and to suspend or revoke that designation.

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