Section 597.042 - Surrogate Consent Committee Established; Departmental Support(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.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.042
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 1, eff. 8/30/1993. Reenacted by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 538, Sec. 1, eff. 6/18/1999.