Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 464.055
Representations in Program Advertising or Literature

A program exempted under this subchapter shall conspicuously include in any advertisement or literature that promotes or describes the program or the program’s chemical dependency treatment services the following statement:

“The treatment and recovery services at (name of program) are exclusively religious in nature and are not subject to licensure or regulation by the Department of State Health Services. This program offers only nonmedical treatment and recovery methods such as prayer, moral guidance, spiritual counseling, and scriptural study.”

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 663, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1206, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 464.055 — Representations in Program Advertising or Literature, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.464.htm#464.055 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

464.001
Definitions 464.002
License Required 464.003
Exemptions 464.004
License Application and Issuance 464.005
License Renewal 464.006
Inspections 464.007
Application and Inspection Fees 464.008
Applicability of Other Law to Application and Inspection Fees 464.009
Rules and Standards 464.010
Reports of Abuse or Neglect 464.011
Disclosure of Department Records 464.012
Hiv Infection Education, Testing, and Counseling 464.014
Denial, Revocation, Suspension, or Nonrenewal of License 464.015
Injunction 464.016
Criminal Penalty 464.017
Civil Penalty 464.018
Notice of Suit 464.019
Administrative Penalty 464.020
Additional Requirements for Disciplinary Alternative Education Treatment Programs 464.031
Definitions 464.032
County Contracts with Alcoholism Programs or Centers 464.033
Application for Contract 464.034
Review of Contract Applications 464.035
Payment of Contract Amounts 464.051
Definitions 464.052
Exemption for Faith-based Chemical Dependency Treatment Program 464.053
Exempt Program Registration 464.054
Medical Services Prohibited 464.0055
Accreditation Review to Satisfy Inspection Requirements 464.055
Representations in Program Advertising or Literature 464.056
Declaration on Admission 464.057
Revocation of Exemption 464.058
General Directive to State Agencies 464.059
Religion Not Endorsed 464.060
Direct Public Funding Prohibited 464.061
Effect on Health and Safety Duties or Powers 464.0095
Restraint and Seclusion 464.0145
Disciplinary Action Hearing 464.0195
Recovery of Costs

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 464.055’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._health_and_safety_code_section_464.055

Original Source: Section 464.055 — Representations in Program Advertising or Literature, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.464.htm#464.055 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).