The purpose of the sections in this chapter is to provide assurance that facilities holding an approved narcotic drug permit are regulated under a set of minimum standards for the establishment and operation of a narcotic treatment program pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 466. Each facility shall be approved and monitored by the department at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. see full law

A person may not operate a narcotic drug treatment program unless the person has a permit issued under this chapter. see full law

A person may not offer or purport to offer chemical dependency treatment without a license issued under this subchapter, unless the person is exempted under Subchapter C or is working for or providing counseling with a program exempted under Subchapter C. see full law

(5) “Treatment facility” means:(A) a public or private hospital;(B) a detoxification facility;(C) a primary care facility;(D) an intensive care facility;(E) a long-term care facility;(F) an outpatient care facility;(G) a community mental health center;(H) a health maintenance organization;(I) a recovery center;(J) a halfway house;(K) an ambulatory care facility; or(L) any other facility that offers or purports to offer treatment. see full law

(4) “Treatment” means a planned, structured, and organized program designed to initiate and promote a person’s chemical-free status or to maintain the person free of illegal drugs. see full law