Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 252.007 - Paperwork Reduction Rules(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to reduce the amount of paperwork a facility must complete and retain.(a-1) The department shall attempt to reduce the amount of paperwork to the minimum amount required by state and federal law unless the reduction would jeopardize resident safety.(b) The department and each facility shall work together to review rules and propose changes in paperwork requirements so that additional time is available for direct resident care.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.007
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0774, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.