Texas Statutes
Subchapter K. Conditions Applicable to Certain Other Offenses and Offenders
Article 42A.506. Community Supervision for Defendant With Mental Impairment

(1) the defendant's:
(A) mental impairment is chronic in nature; or
(B) ability to function independently will continue to deteriorate if the defendant does not receive mental health or intellectual disability services; and
(2) the judge determines, in consultation with a local mental health or intellectual disability services provider, that mental health or intellectual disability services, as appropriate, are available for the defendant through:
(A) the Department of State Health Services or the Department of Aging and Disability Services under Section 534.053, Health and Safety Code; or
(B) another mental health or intellectual disability services provider.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.

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