Texas Human Resources Code 48.155 – Interference With Investigation or Services Prohibited
(a) A person, including a guardian and notwithstanding § 1151.001, Estates Code, may not interfere with:
(1) an investigation by the department or by another protective services agency of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability; or
(2) the provision of protective services to an elderly person or person with a disability.
(b) The department or another protective services agency may petition the appropriate court to enjoin any interference with:
(1) an investigation of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or
(2) the provision of protective services such as removal of the elderly person or person with a disability to safer surroundings or safeguarding the person’s resources from exploitation.
Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 48.155
- 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