Tex. Health & Safety Code § 594.042

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 594.042 - Hearing Determination

The court by order shall approve the transfer of the resident to a state mental hospital if the court or jury determines that the resident:

(1) is a person with mental illness; and

(2) requires a transfer to a state mental hospital for treatment for the resident's own welfare and protection or for the protection of others.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 594.042

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.