83R5617 AED-D
By: Crownover, Ashby, Fallon, et al. H.B. No. 2276
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to notice of residential services available for persons
with intellectual disabilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 533.038, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows:
(g) In addition to the explanation required under
Subsection (d), the department shall ensure that each person
inquiring about residential services receives:
(1) a pamphlet or similar informational material
explaining that a state supported living center may be an option
available to an individual who is eligible for those services; and
(2) information relating to whether appropriate
residential services are available in the state supported living
center located nearest to the residence of the proposed resident.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.