Tex. Fam. Code § 266.011 · Chapter 266. MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CONSERVATORSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
MONITORING USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The person authorized to consent to medical treatment for a foster child prescribed a psychotropic medication shall ensure that the child has been seen by the prescribing physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse at least once every 90 days to allow the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse to:
(1) appropriately monitor the side effects of the medication; and
(2) determine whether:
(A) the medication is helping the child achieve the treatment goals; and
(B) continued use of the medication is appropriate.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 915), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.266.htm
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