Sec. 166.161. LIABILITY FOR HEALTH CARE COSTS. Liability for the cost of health care provided as a result of the agent's decision is the same as if the health care were provided as a result of the principal's decision.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 3.02(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991. Renumbered from Civil Practice & Remedies Code Sec. 135.011 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 166 - Advance Directives
Subchapter D. Medical Power of Attorney
Section 166.152. Scope and Duration of Authority
Section 166.153. Persons Who May Not Exercise Authority of Agent
Section 166.155. Revocation; Effect of Termination of Marriage
Section 166.156. Appointment of Guardian
Section 166.157. Disclosure of Medical Information
Section 166.158. Duty of Health or Residential Care Provider
Section 166.159. Discrimination Relating to Execution of Medical Power of Attorney
Section 166.160. Limitation on Liability
Section 166.161. Liability for Health Care Costs
Section 166.164. Form of Medical Power of Attorney
Section 166.166. Other Rights or Responsibilities Not Affected