Texas § HS.242.062 - EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER
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§ HS.242.062. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER
EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER. (a) The department shall suspend an institution's license or order an immediate closing of part of the institution if: (1) the department finds the institution is operating in violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter; and (2) the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident. (b) The executive commissioner by rule shall provide for the placement of residents during the institution's suspension or closing to ensure their health and safety. (c) An order suspending a license or closing a part of an institution under this section is immediately effective on the date on which the license holder receives written notice or a later date specified in the order. (d) An order suspending a license or ordering an immediate closing of a part of an institution is valid for 10 days after the effective date of the order. (e) A court having jurisdiction of a judicial review of the matter may not order arbitration, whether on motion of any party or on the court's own motion, to resolve a dispute involving an emergency suspension or closing order under this section or the conduct with respect to which the emergency suspension or closing order is sought. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1094, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.0615, eff. April 2, 2015.
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Section HS.242.062 ("EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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