Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 554. NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION |
SUBCHAPTER E. RESIDENT RIGHTS |
SECTION 554.412. Mail
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The resident has the right to privacy in written communications, including the right to:
(1) send and receive mail promptly that is unopened; (2) request facility staff to help open and read incoming mail and help address and post outgoing mail; (3) have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense. Source Note: The provisions of this §554.412 adopted to be effective May 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 2393; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871