Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 248.026. Duties of Executive Commissioner

(1) the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension, and revocation of the license required by this chapter;

(2) the qualifications, duties, and supervision of professional and nonprofessional personnel and volunteers;

(3) residents' rights;

(4) medical and nursing care and services provided by a license holder;

(5) the organizational structure, lines of authority, delegation of responsibility, and operation of a special care facility;

(6) records of care and services kept by the license holder, including the disposal or destruction of those records;

(7) safety, fire prevention, and sanitary provisions;

(8) transfer of residents in a medically appropriate manner from or to a special care facility;

(9) construction plan approval and inspection;  and

(10) any aspects of a special care facility as necessary to protect the public or residents of the facility.