(a) A client and the parent or the guardian shall be informed of the right to an administrative hearing to contest a proposed transfer or discharge.
(b) A client may not be transferred to another facility or discharged from intellectual disability services unless the client is given the opportunity to request and receive an administrative hearing to contest the proposed transfer or discharge.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 594.014

  • 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.