Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 142.0011. Scope, Purpose, and Implementation

(1) client independence and self-determination;

(2) humane treatment;

(3) continuity of care;

(4) coordination of services;

(5) professionalism of service providers;

(6) quality of life;

(7) client satisfaction with services; and

(8) person-centered service delivery.

(1) regulating those agencies;

(2) strictly monitoring factors relating to the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of each client;

(3) imposing prompt and effective remedies for violations of this chapter and rules and standards adopted under this chapter;

(4) enabling agencies to provide person-centered services that allow clients to maintain the highest possible degree of independence and self-determination; and

(5) providing the public with helpful and understandable information relating to agencies in this state.