Sec. 242.091.  FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that the closing of a nursing or convalescent home for violations of laws and rules may:
(1)  in certain circumstances, have an adverse effect on both the home's residents and their families;  and
(2)  in some cases, result in a lack of readily available funds to meet the basic needs of the residents for food, shelter, medication, and personal services.
(b)  The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for:
(1)  the appointment of a trustee to assume the operations of the home in a manner that emphasizes resident care and reduces resident trauma;  and
(2)  a fund to assist a court-appointed trustee in meeting the basic needs of the residents.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.