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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.042: SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SUBTITLE D. PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ACT
CHAPTER 597. CAPACITY OF CLIENTS TO CONSENT TO TREATMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. SURROGATE CONSENT FOR ICF-IID CLIENTS

(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.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Reenacted by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 538, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.

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