The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Accrediting organization:

   1. (A) the National Alliance for Recovery Residences; or
   2. (B) the Oxford House Incorporated.
2. (2) Applicant--A recovery house applying for accreditation.
3. (3) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

4. (4) Personal care services--In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) §247.002:

   1. (A) assistance with feeding, dressing, moving, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance; or
   2. (B) general supervision or oversight of the physical and mental well-being of a person who needs assistance to maintain a private and independent residence in an assisted living facility or who needs assistance to manage the person's personal life, regardless of whether a guardian has been appointed for the person.

5. (5) Recovery house--In accordance with THSC §469.001, a shared living environment that:

   1. (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;
   2. (B) is centered on peer support; and
   3. (C) is free from alcohol and drug use.
6. (6) State health care regulatory agency--In accordance with THSC §161.131, a state agency that licenses a health care professional.
7. (7) THSC--Texas Health and Safety Code.

Source Note:The provisions of this §571.2 adopted to be effective August 18, 2024, 49 TexReg 6222.