Legal Question in Elder Law in Texas

Elderly father will not take care of himself

My father is 71 and in very bad health. He was hospitalized a while back for bad breathing problems that has developed from years of smoking. He is unable to walk due to poor circulation in his legs. After going to great lenghts I had everything arranged where he was receiving meals on wheels, home health, housekeeping and regular visits from me and my sister. He has now stopped the meals and stopped the physical therapy. His feet and legs are so swollen and he will not walk or excercise. He barely eats or takes care of hisself. I live 45 miles away and don't know what to do since he won't help himself. Is there anything I can do legally since he refuses to take care of himself? I have tried to talk him into going to a retirement center to live, he can afford it but he is unwilling to move. He is uncooperative and grouchy. His doctor prescribed him a powerchair and ever since he will not use his walker and this is what has cause the swelling in his legs and feet. I can help him but not with him this far away, if I had the authority to make him move, I know his quality of life would be so much better. Do I have any options legally?

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