Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Chapter 2 - LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Subchapter F - CONTINUITY OF SERVICES-STATE FACILITIES
Division 2 - ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT
Section 2.262 - Criteria for Admission of an Adult or a Minor to a State MR Facility for Respite Care Under the PMRA

(1) the individual having been determined to have mental retardation in accordance with § 415.155 of this title (relating to Determination of Mental Retardation (DMR); or

(2) a report by an IDT recommending the placement having been completed in accordance with subsection § 412.264 of this title (relating to IDT Recommendation Concerning the Commitment of an Adult or a Minor or the Regular Voluntary Admission of an Adult to a State MR Facility Under the PMRA) during the six months preceding the request for admission.

(1) there is persuasive evidence that the individual has mental retardation;

(2) the state MR facility has appropriate space available;

(3) the state MR facility provides services that meet the needs of the individual; and

(4) the individual or the individual's family urgently requires assistance or relief that can be provided within a period not to exceed 30 calendar days after the date of admission.