(a) Each client has the right to a written, individualized habilitation plan developed by appropriate specialists.
(b) The client, and the parent of a client who is a minor or the guardian of the person, shall participate in the development of the plan.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 592.033

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The plan shall be implemented as soon as possible but not later than the 30th day after the date on which the client is admitted or committed to intellectual disability services.
(d) The content of an individualized habilitation plan is as required by department rule and as may be required by the department by contract.