Section 462.068 - Release After Hearing(a) The court shall enter an order denying an application for court-ordered treatment if after a hearing the court or jury fails to find, from clear and convincing evidence, that the proposed patient is a person with a chemical dependency and meets the criteria for court-ordered treatment.(b) If the court denies the application, the court shall order the discharge of a proposed patient who is not at liberty.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 462.068
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1173, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. 9/1/1991.