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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 553LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER HENFORCEMENT
DIVISION 4ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS
RULE §553.501Why does HHSC refer a facility to the Office of the Attorney General or local prosecuting authority for a temporary restraining order or an injunction?

HHSC refers a facility to the Office of the Attorney General or local prosecuting authority for a temporary restraining order or an injunction when:

  (1) a violation creates an immediate threat or threat to the health and safety of residents;

   (2) a facility is operating without a license; or

   (3) HHSC is denied entry to a facility that is alleged to be operating without a license.
Source Note: The provisions of this §553.501 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017

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