Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Chapter 5 - PROVIDER CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES-INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Subchapter I - BEHAVIOR THERAPY IN STATE FACILITIES
Section 5.401 - Purpose

(1) ensure that the health, safety, welfare, rights, and privileges of an individual residing in a state mental retardation facility (state MR facility) are protected when staff recommend utilizing highly restrictive procedures or restricting rights or privileges to address the individual's inappropriate behavior;

(2) outline policies and procedures for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting behavior therapy programs; and

(3) describe principles that support and enhance the practice of applied behavior analysis and behavior therapy.