Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE |
PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES |
CHAPTER 7. DADS ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES |
SUBCHAPTER A. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES |
SECTION 7.23. Unauthorized Departures That May Have Unusual Consequences
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The CEO or designee shall immediately if possible, but in no case more than one hour later make a missing person report to the appropriate law enforcement agency upon discovering an unauthorized departure that may have unusual consequences for an individual who:
(1) is unable to ensure his or her personal safety and/or is considered to be a danger to self or others; and (2) is receiving court-ordered inpatient or residential services or is voluntarily receiving mental retardation residential services. Source Note: The provisions of this §7.23 adopted to be effective April 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 3347; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841