86R13909 SCL-F
 
  By: Noble H.B. No. 3079
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the authority to investigate abuse, neglect, or
  exploitation of children and adults in a residential or inpatient
  hospice facility.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 142.009, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Subsection (a-2) to read as follows:
         (a-2)  The commission shall investigate abuse, neglect, and
  exploitation of a client, including a child as required by Section
  261.401(b), Family Code, admitted to a residential or inpatient
  unit under this chapter.
         SECTION 2.  As soon as practicable after the effective date
  of this Act, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human
  Services Commission shall adopt rules necessary to implement this
  Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.