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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 469.001. Definitions

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

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(1) “Accrediting organization” means a nonprofit organization the commission approves under Section 469.002 that develops and administers recovery housing accreditation programs.

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

(3) “Recovery house” means a shared living environment that:

(A) promotes sustained recovery from substance use disorders by integrating residents into the surrounding community and providing a setting that connects residents to supports and services promoting sustained recovery from substance use disorders;

(B) is centered on peer support; and

(C) is free from alcohol and drug use.

(4) “State health care regulatory agency” has the meaning assigned by Section 161.131.

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