Tex. Health & Safety Code § 555.054

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 555.054 - Assistant Ombudsmen

(a) The independent ombudsman shall:

(1) hire assistant ombudsmen to perform, under the direction of the independent ombudsman, the same duties and exercise the same powers as the independent ombudsman; and

(2) station an assistant ombudsman at each center.

(b) The independent ombudsman may hire as assistant ombudsmen only individuals with at least five years of experience ensuring the quality of care and services provided to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.054

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1352, eff. 4/2/2015.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284, Sec. 22, eff. 6/11/2009.