TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

CHAPTER 553. LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

SUBCHAPTER A. INTRODUCTION

26 TAC §§553.3, 553.5, 553.7, 553.9

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.3, 553.5, 553.7, and 553.9 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400579

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER B. LICENSING

26 TAC §§553.17, 553.21, 553.23, 553.25, 553.27, 553.29, 553.31, 553.33, 553.37, 553.39, 553.45, 553.47

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.17, 553.21, 553.23, 553.25, 553.27, 553.29, 553.31, 553.33, 553.37, 553.39 and 553.47 and proposed new §553.45 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400580

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.43

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §553.43 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400581

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER D. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

26 TAC §553.100, §553.101

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.100 and §553.101, which appeared in the December 22, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400582

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 2. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL FACILITIES

26 TAC §553.103, §553.104

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.103 and §553.104 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400583

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 3. BUILDING REHABILITATION

26 TAC §553.107

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.107, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400584

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 4. EXISTING SMALL TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.111 - 553.113, 553.115

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.111 - 553.113, and 553.115 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400585

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 5. EXISTING SMALL TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §553.122, §553.125

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.122 and §553.125, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400586

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 6. EXISTING LARGE TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.131, 553.132, 553.135

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.131, 553.132, and 553.135, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400587

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 7. EXISTING LARGE TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §553.142

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.142, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400589

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 8. NEW SMALL TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.211, 553.212, 553.215

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.211, 553.212, and 553.215, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400590

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 9. NEW SMALL TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §553.222, §553.225

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.222 and §553.225, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400591

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 10. NEW LARGE TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.231, 553.232, 553.235

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.231, 553.232, and 553.235, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400592

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 11. NEW LARGE TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.241, 553.242, 553.245, 553.246

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.241, 553.242, 553.245, and 553.246 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400593

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 12. SPECIALIZED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §553.250

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.250, which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400594

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER E. STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE

26 TAC §§553.253, 553.255, 553.257, 553.259, 553.261, 553.263, 553.265, 553.267, 553.269, 553.271, 553.273, 553.275, 553.277, 553.279, 553.281, 553.283, 553.285, 553.287, 553.289, 553.291 - 553.293, 553.295

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended and new §§553.253, 553.255, 553.257, 553.259, 553.261, 553.263, 553.265, 553.267, 553.269, 553.271, 553.273, 553.275, 553.277, 553.279, 553.281, 553.283, 553.285, 553.287, 553.289, 553.291 - 553.293, and 553.295 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400595

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §§553.261, 553.263, 553.265, 553.267, 553.269, 553.271, 553.272, 553.273, 553.275

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.261, 553.263, 553.265, 553.267, 553.269, 553.271, 553.272, 553.273 and 553.275 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400596

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER F. ADDITIONAL LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED ALZHEIMER'S ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

26 TAC §§553.301, 553.303, 553.305, 553.307, 553.309

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.301, 553.303, 553.305, 553.307, and 553.309 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400597

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.311

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §553.311 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400598

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER G. INSPECTIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

26 TAC §§553.327, 553.328, 553.331

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §§553.327, 553.328, and 553.331 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400599

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

SUBCHAPTER H. ENFORCEMENT

DIVISION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

26 TAC §553.351, §553.353

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §553.351 and §553.353 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400600

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.351

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.351 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400601

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 2. ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: SUSPENSION

26 TAC §§553.401, 553.403, 553.405, 553.407, 553.409, 553.411, 553.413, 553.415, 553.417, 553.419, 553.421, 553.423, 553.425, 553.427, 553.429, 553.431, 553.433, 553.435, 553.437, 553.439

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.401, 553.403, 553.405, 553.407, 553.409, 553.411, 553.413, 553.415, 553.417, 553.419, 553.421, 553.423, 553.425, 553.427, 553.429, 553.431, 553.433, 553.435, 553.437, and 553.439 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400602

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.401

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.401 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400603

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 3. ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: REVOCATION

26 TAC §§553.451, 553.453, 553.455, 553.457, 553.459, 553.461, 553.463, 553.465, 553.467, 553.469, 553.471, 553.473, 553.475, 553.477, 553.479, 553.481, 553.483

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.451, 553.453, 553.455. 553.457, 553.459, 553.461, 553.463, 553.465, 553.467, 553.469, 553.471, 553.473, 553.475, 553.477, 553.479, 553.481, and 553.483 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400604

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.451

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.451 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400605

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 4. ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS

26 TAC §553.501, §553.503

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §553.501 and § 553.503 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400606

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.501

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.501 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400608

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 5. ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: EMERGENCY LICENSE SUSPENSION AND CLOSING ORDER

26 TAC §§553.551, 553.553, 553.555, 553.557, 553.559, 553.561, 553.563, 553.565, 553.567, 553.569, 553.571, 553.573, 553.575, 553.577, 553.579, 553.581, 553.583, 553.585, 553.587, 553.589, 553.591, 553.593, 553.595, 553.597

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.551, 553.553, 553.555, 553.557, 553.559, 553.561, 553.563, 553.565, 553.567, 553.569, 553.571, 553.573, 553.575, 553.577, 553.579, 553.581, 553.583, 553.585, 553.587, 553.589, 553.591, 553.593, 553.595, and 553.597 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400609

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.551

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new section §553.551 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7857).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400610

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 6. ACTIONS AGAINST A LICENSE: CIVIL PENALTIES

26 TAC §553.601, §553.603

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §553.601 and §553.603 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400611

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.601

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.601 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400612

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 7. TRUSTEES: INVOLUNTARY APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE

26 TAC §§553.651, 553.653, 553.655, 553.657, 553.659, 553.661

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.651, 553.653, 553.655, 553.657, 553.659, and 553.661 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400613

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.651

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.651 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400614

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 8. TRUSTEES: APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE BY AGREEMENT

26 TAC §§553.701, 553.703, 553.705, 553.707, 553.709, 553.711

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws the proposed repeal of §§553.701, 553.703, 553.705, 553.707, 553.709, and 553.711 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400615

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

26 TAC §553.701

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed new §553.701 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400617

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161

DIVISION 9. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

26 TAC §553.751

The Health and Human Services Commission withdraws proposed amended §553.751 which appeared in the December 22, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7759).

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 14, 2024.

TRD-202400618

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Effective date: February 14, 2024

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3161