1. (a) A person holding a controlling interest in a facility may, at any time, request the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to assume the facility's management by appointing a temporary manager in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §251.091 (relating to Appointment by Agreement).
2. (b) After receiving the request, HHSC may enter into an agreement providing for the appointment of a temporary manager to manage the facility under conditions considered appropriate by both parties, if HHSC considers the appointment desirable.

3. (c) An agreement under this section shall:

   1. (1) specify all terms and conditions of the temporary manager's appointment and authority; and
   2. (2) preserve all rights of individuals served by the facility granted by law.
4. (d) The temporary manager's primary duty is to ensure adequate and safe services are provided to patients until temporary management ceases.
5. (e) The appointment terminates at the time specified by the agreement.

Source Note:The provisions of this §507.88 adopted to be effective December 23, 2025, 50 TexReg 8289.