Sec. 593.055.  DESIGNATION OF FACILITY.  If placement in a residential facility is necessary, preference shall be given to the facility nearest to the residence of the proposed resident unless:
(1)  space in the facility is unavailable;
(2)  the proposed resident, parent if the resident is a minor, or guardian of the person requests otherwise;  or
(3)  there are other compelling reasons.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.