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By:  Nelson                                                       S.B. No. 48 


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to reporting requirements for convalescent and nursing 
homes and related institutions.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 242.403, Health and Safety Code, is 
amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (c) to 
read as follows:
	(b)  The department may require an institution to submit 
information to the department, including Minimum Data Set Resident 
Assessments, necessary to ensure the quality of care in 
institutions.  Information submitted to the department that 
identifies a resident of an institution is confidential and not 
subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
	(c)  The department may adopt standards in addition to those 
required by Subsection (a) to implement Sections 242.401 and 
242.402.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.