Section 841.204 - Rights Of Committed Person A committed person for whom an application under Section 841.203 is filed is entitled to:
(1) representation by a court-appointed attorney who is knowledgeable about issues to be adjudicated at the hearing; (2) meet with that attorney as soon as is practicable to prepare for the hearing and to discuss any of the committed person's questions or concerns; (3) 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) be told, at the time personal notice of the hearing is given, of the committed person'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) be present at the hearing; (6) request from the court an independent expert; and (7) be notified orally, at the conclusion of the hearing, of the court's determinations of the committed person's capacity and best interests. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.204
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 351,Sec. 27, eff. 9/1/2023.