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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) owns a building that the person leases to another person who operates a boarding home facility in the building;
(2) has actual knowledge that a resident of the boarding home facility is being or has been abused, neglected, or exploited; and
(3) fails to report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of Family and Protective Services for investigation by that agency.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 260.0091. Required Report by Lessor of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation; Criminal Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-260-0091/
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