Sec. 166.005. ENFORCEABILITY OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES EXECUTED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION. An advance directive or similar instrument validly executed in another state or jurisdiction shall be given the same effect as an advance directive validly executed under the law of this state. This section does not authorize the administration, withholding, or withdrawal of health care otherwise prohibited by the laws of this state.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 1.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 166 - Advance Directives
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 166.004. Statement Relating to Advance Directive
Section 166.005. Enforceability of Advance Directives Executed in Another Jurisdiction
Section 166.006. Effect of Advance Directive on Insurance Policy and Premiums
Section 166.007. Execution of Advance Directive May Not Be Required
Section 166.008. Conflict Between Advance Directives
Section 166.009. Certain Life-Sustaining Treatment Not Required
Section 166.010. Applicability of Federal Law Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect