Tex. Health & Safety Code § 597.042 · Subchapter C. SURROGATE CONSENT FOR ICF-IID CLIENTS
SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) For cases in which there is no guardian or surrogate decision-maker available, the department shall establish and maintain a list of individuals qualified to serve on a surrogate consent committee.
(b) The department shall provide the staff and assistance necessary to perform the duties prescribed by this subchapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Reenacted by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 538, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.597.htm
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