Tex. Health & Safety Code § 592.054 · Subchapter D. RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS
DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as limited by this subtitle, the director shall provide without further consent necessary care and treatment to each court-committed resident and make available necessary care and treatment to each voluntary resident.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), consent is required for:
(1) all surgical procedures; and
(2) as provided by Section 592.153, the administration of psychoactive medications.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 34), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1417, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1418, eff. April 2, 2015.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.592.htm
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