Texas Health and Safety Code 594.012 – Request by Client, Parent, or Guardian
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(a) A client, the parent of a client who is a minor, or the guardian of the person may request a transfer or discharge.
(b) The service provider shall determine the appropriateness of the requested transfer or discharge.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 594.012
- 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
(c) If a request is denied, the client, parent, or guardian of the person is entitled to a hearing under § 594.015 to contest the decision.