SECTION 506.11. General Licensing Requirements

(a) License required.

(1) A facility shall obtain a license prior to admitting patients.

(2) A facility shall only admit and provide services for the number of residents which may be accommodated based on the approved number of licensed beds.

(3) All residents receiving services under the license must be admitted for 24-hour residential care.

(b) Display. A facility shall prominently and conspicuously display the license in a public area of the licensed premises that is readily visible to patients, employees, and visitors.

(c) Alteration. A facility license shall not be altered.

(d) Transfer or assignment prohibited. A facility license shall not be transferred or assigned. The facility shall comply with the provisions of §125.12(h) of this title (relating to Application and Issuance of Initial License) in the event of a change in the ownership.

(e) Changes which affect the license. A facility shall notify the department in writing prior to the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) any construction, renovation, or modification of the facility buildings;

(2) changes in designed bed capacity;

(3) cessation of operation of the facility; and

(4) change in facility name, telephone number or administrator.

Source Note: The provisions of this §506.11 adopted to be effective July 25, 2004, 29 TexReg 6911; transferred effective June 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register May 17, 2019, 44 TexReg 2467