(a) A person holding a controlling interest in a home may, at any time, request the department to assume the operation of the home through the appointment of a trustee under this subchapter.
(b) After receiving the request, the department may enter into an agreement providing for the appointment of a trustee to take charge of the home under conditions considered appropriate by both parties if the department considers the appointment desirable.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 242.093

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

(c) An agreement under this section must:
(1) specify all terms and conditions of the trustee’s appointment and authority; and
(2) preserve all rights of the residents as granted by law.
(d) The agreement terminates at the time specified by the parties or when either party notifies the other in writing that the party wishes to terminate the appointment agreement.

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