Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 571 - VOLUNTARY RECOVERY HOUSING ACCREDITATION
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 571.2 - Definitions
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 571.2
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Accrediting organization--:
(A) the National Alliance for Recovery Residences; or
(B) the Oxford House Incorporated.
(2) Applicant--A recovery house applying for accreditation.
(3) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
(4) Personal care services--In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) §247.002:
(A) assistance with feeding, dressing, moving, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance; or
(B) general supervision or oversight of the physical and mental well-being of a person who needs assistance to maintain a private and independent residence in an assisted living facility or who needs assistance to manage the person's personal life, regardless of whether a guardian has been appointed for the person.
(5) Recovery house--In accordance with THSC §469.001, a shared living environment that:
(A) promotes sustained recovery from substance use disorders by integrating residents into the surrounding community and providing a setting that connects residents to supports and services promoting sustained recovery from substance use disorders;
(B) is centered on peer support; and
(C) is free from alcohol and drug use.
(6) State health care regulatory agency--In accordance with THSC §161.131, a state agency that licenses a health care professional.
(7) THSC--Texas Health and Safety Code.
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