Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 48.401. Definitions

(A) an entity licensed under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code;

(B) a person exempt from licensing under Section 142.003(a)(19) or (20), Health and Safety Code;

(C) a facility licensed under Chapter 252, Health and Safety Code; or

(D) a provider investigated by the department under Subchapter F or under Section 261.404, Family Code.

(A) works for:

(B) provides personal care services, active treatment, or any other services to an individual receiving agency services, an individual who is a child for whom an investigation is authorized under Section 261.404, Family Code, or an individual receiving services through the consumer-directed service option, as defined by Section 531.051, Government Code; and

(C) is not licensed by the state to perform the services the person performs for the agency or the individual employer participating in the consumer-directed service option, as defined by Section 531.051, Government Code.

(A) abuse or neglect that causes or may cause death or harm to an individual receiving agency services;

(B) sexual abuse of an individual receiving agency services;

(C) financial exploitation of an individual receiving agency services in an amount of $25 or more; and

(D) emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse that causes harm to an individual receiving agency services.