Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 260B.0001. Definitions

(1) “Commission” means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(2) “Essential caregiver” means a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual selected by a resident, resident's guardian, or resident's legally authorized representative for in-person visits.

(3) “Executive commissioner” means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) “Facility” means:

(5) “Program provider” means a person that provides services through the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program in a residence.

(6) “Residence” means a three-person or four-person residence, as defined by the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program billing guidelines, that is leased or owned by a program provider. The term does not include a host home or companion care.

(7) “Resident” means: