Sec. 1151.054. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION. (a) In this section, "psychoactive medication" has the meaning assigned by Section 574.101, Health and Safety Code.
(b) The guardian of the person of a ward who is not a minor and who is under a protective custody order as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code, may consent to the administration of psychoactive medication as prescribed by the ward's treating physician regardless of the ward's expressed preferences regarding treatment with psychoactive medication.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1151 - Rights, Powers, and Duties Under Guardianship
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Guardians Relating to Care of Ward
Section 1151.051. General Powers and Duties of Guardians of the Person
Section 1151.052. Care of Adult Ward
Section 1151.053. Commitment of Ward
Section 1151.054. Administration of Medication
Section 1151.055. Application by Certain Relatives for Access to Ward; Hearing and Court Order
Section 1151.056. Guardian's Duty to Inform Certain Relatives About Ward's Health and Residence