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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 5ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: EMERGENCY LICENSE SUSPENSION AND CLOSING ORDER
RULE §553.551When may HHSC suspend a license or order an immediate closing of all or part of a facility?

HHSC may suspend a license or order an immediate closing of all or part of a facility when:

  (1) the facility is operating in violation of the licensure rules; and

   (2) the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident.
Source Note: The provisions of this §553.551 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017

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