Tex.
Gov't Code Section 546.0251
Definitions
(1)
“Child” means an individual younger than 22 years of age who:(A)
has a physical or developmental disability; or(B)
is medically fragile.(2)
“Family-based alternative” means a family setting in which the family provider or providers are specially trained to provide support and in-home care to children with disabilities or children who are medically fragile.(3)
“Family-based alternatives system” means the system of family-based alternatives required under this subchapter.(4)
“Institution” means any congregate care facility, including:(A)
a nursing facility;(B)
an ICF-IID;(C)
a group home operated by the commission; and(D)
a general residential operation for children with an intellectual disability that the commission licenses.(5)
“Waiver services” means services provided under:(A)
the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program;(B)
the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program;(C)
the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program;(D)
the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities (DBMD) waiver program; and(E)
any other Section 1915(c) waiver program that provides long-term care services to children.
Source:
Section 546.0251 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.546.htm#546.0251 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
