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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 554NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER ERESIDENT RIGHTS
RULE §554.412Mail

The resident has the right to privacy in written communications, including the right to:

  (1) send and receive mail promptly that is unopened;

  (2) request facility staff to help open and read incoming mail and help address and post outgoing mail;

  (3) have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense.


Source Note: The provisions of this §554.412 adopted to be effective May 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 2393; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871

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