Protecting Our Seniors From Abuse & Neglect
Lawyers By State
Settlements By State
Lawsuits By State
Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights
Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse.
HHSC licenses and inspects Texas nursing facilities and runs a 24/7 statewide complaint line.
Visit the state agency site →
Families can speak with a Texas nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.
Texas resident rights include:
Source: Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 102 (Rights of the Elderly); 40 TAC § 19.401
Phone: 1-800-252-2412Website: https://ltco.texas.gov/
Learn more about nursing home ombudsmen →
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Texas, contact HHSC.
Families can:
Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.
Full reporting guide →
Families may be able to sue a Texas nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. Texas health care claims require a detailed expert report early in the case.
Common claims include:
Texas has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.
Free case review →
Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Texas can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.
See nursing home settlement amounts in Texas →
Typically runs from the date of the act rather than discovery, so act quickly.
Usually runs from the date of death and is filed by the surviving spouse, children, or parents.
Texas has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible.
Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.