Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 313.003 - Exceptions and Application(a) This chapter does not apply to:(1) a decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment from qualified terminal or irreversible patients under Subchapter B, Chapter 166;(2) a health care decision made under a medical power of attorney under Subchapter D, Chapter 166, or under Subtitle P, Title 2, Estates Code;(3) consent to medical treatment of minors under Chapter 32, Family Code;(4) consent for emergency care under Chapter 773;(5) hospital patient transfers under Chapter 241; or(6) a patient's legal guardian who has the authority to make a decision regarding the patient's medical treatment.(b) This chapter does not authorize a decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 313.003
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 22.045, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 2.01, eff. 9/1/1999.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 407, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.