Section 252.061 - Emergency Suspension or Closing Order(a) The department shall suspend a facility's license or order an immediate closing of part of the facility if:(1) the department finds the facility 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 facility's suspension or closing to ensure their health and safety.(c) An order suspending a license or closing a part of a facility 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 a facility is valid for 10 days after the effective date of the order.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.061
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0786, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.