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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 247.068. Retaliation Prohibited

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

(a) A person licensed under this chapter may not retaliate against a person for filing a complaint, presenting a grievance, or providing in good faith information relating to personal care services provided by the license holder.

(b) This section does not prohibit a license holder from terminating an employee for a reason other than retaliation.

(c) A department employee may not retaliate against an assisted living facility, an employee of an assisted living facility, or a person in control of an assisted living facility for:

(1) complaining about the conduct of a department employee;

(2) disagreeing with a department employee about the existence of a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;  or

(3) asserting a right under state or federal law.

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