Tex. Health & Safety Code § 592.155 · Subchapter F. ADMINISTRATION OF PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATIONS
RIGHTS OF CLIENT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A client for whom an application for an order to authorize the administration of a psychoactive medication is filed is entitled:
(1) to be represented by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing;
(2) to meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the client's questions or concerns;
(3) to receive, immediately after the time of the hearing is set, a copy of the application and written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing;
(4) to be informed, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the client's right to a hearing and right to the assistance of an attorney to prepare for the hearing and to answer any questions or concerns;
(5) to be present at the hearing;
(6) to request from the court an independent expert; and
(7) to be notified orally, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court's determinations of the client's capacity and best interest.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 34), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.592.htm
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