In this chapter:
- (1) "Accrediting organization" means a nonprofit organization the commission approves under Section 469.002 that develops and administers recovery housing accreditation programs.
- (2) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.
(3) "Recovery house" means 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.
- (4) "State health care regulatory agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.131.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 299), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.