Sec. 462.012. RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICATION. (a) Each patient receiving treatment in a treatment facility licensed by the department under Chapter 464 has the right to refuse unnecessary or excessive medication.
(b) Medication may not be used by the treatment facility:
(1) as punishment; or
(2) for the convenience of the staff.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1211 (S.B. 1560), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle B - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
Chapter 462 - Treatment of Persons With Chemical Dependencies
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 462.002. Filing Requirements
Section 462.003. Inspection of Court Records
Section 462.004. Representation of State
Section 462.006. Writ of Habeas Corpus
Section 462.007. Limitation of Liability
Section 462.008. Criminal Penalty; Enforcement
Section 462.009. Consent to Treatment
Section 462.010. Consent to Treatment at Certain Facilities
Section 462.011. Consent to Medication
Section 462.012. Right to Refuse Medication
Section 462.013. Medication Information