Section 242.062 - Emergency Suspension or Closing Order(a) The department shall suspend an institution's license or order an immediate closing of part of the institution if:(1) the department finds the institution is operating in violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter; and(2) the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident.(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall provide for the placement of residents during the institution's suspension or closing to ensure their health and safety.(c) An order suspending a license or closing a part of an institution under this section is immediately effective on the date on which the license holder receives written notice or a later date specified in the order.(d) An order suspending a license or ordering an immediate closing of a part of an institution is valid for 10 days after the effective date of the order.(e) A court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may not order arbitration, whether on motion of any party or on the court's own motion, to resolve a dispute involving an emergency suspension or closing order under this section or the conduct with respect to which the emergency suspension or closing order is sought.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.062
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0615, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1094, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1999. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.