Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.015: INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE MEANS OF SUPPORT.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SUBTITLE B. STATE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 552. STATE HOSPITALS
SUBCHAPTER B. INDIGENT AND NONINDIGENT PATIENTS

(a) The department may demand and conduct an investigation in a county court to determine whether a patient possesses or is entitled to property or whether a person other than the patient is liable for the payment of the costs of the patient's support, maintenance, and treatment.

(b) The department may have citation issued and witnesses summoned to be heard on the investigation.

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

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