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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this chapter:
(1) “Client” means a child, an individual with a disability, or an elderly individual receiving services or care from a participating state agency, a designated user, or a facility or entity that is licensed, certified, or otherwise regulated by a participating state agency.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Information Resources.
(3) “Designated user” means a person designated by the department or a participating state agency under Section 810.004 to use the search engine.
(4) “License” has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.003, Government Code.
(5) “Participating state agency” means a state agency listed in Section 810.002.
(6) “Reportable conduct” means a participating state agency's determination:
(A) that an individual engaged in abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misconduct; and
(B) for which the agency has:
(i) provided any required notice or opportunity to contest the determination; and
(ii) issued a final determination.
(7) “Search engine” means the interagency reportable conduct search engine established under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 810.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-810-001/
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