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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 246.071. Entrance Fee Escrow Account;  Escrow Agent

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) If a provider accepts the payment of a deposit made under a reservation agreement or any portion of an entrance fee before the date the prospective resident may occupy a living unit, the provider must establish an entrance fee escrow account with a bank or trust company, as escrow agent, that is located in this state.

(b) The provider shall deposit with the escrow agent any deposit or any portion of an entrance fee received by the provider not later than 72 hours after the provider receives the deposit or fee.

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