(a) A person who holds a controlling interest in a facility may request the department to assume the operation of the facility 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 facility under conditions both parties consider appropriate if the department considers the appointment desirable.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 252.092

  • 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 the terms and conditions of the trustee’s appointment and authority; and
(2) preserve the rights of the residents as granted by law.
(d) The agreement terminates at the time:
(1) specified by the parties; or
(2) either party notifies the other in writing that the party is terminating the appointment agreement.

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