The state laws pertaining to assisted living facilities are contained, for the most part, in Health and Safety Code, Chapter247. The state regulations/standards that govern ALFs are contained in the Texas Administration Code, Title 26, Part I,Chapter 553.
The following links will direct you to the licensing standards and statues for ALFs
- Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities:https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=26&pt=1&ch=553
- Health and Safety Code Chapter 247- Assisted Living Facilities:https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.247.htmhttp://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=40&pt=1&ch=90