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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 576.022: ADEQUACY OF TREATMENT.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SUBTITLE C. TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER 576. RIGHTS OF PATIENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. RIGHTS RELATING TO TREATMENT

(a) The facility administrator of an inpatient mental health facility shall provide adequate medical and psychiatric care and treatment to every patient in accordance with the highest standards accepted in medical practice.

(b) The facility administrator of an inpatient mental health facility may give the patient accepted psychiatric treatment and therapy.

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

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