Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 55.02. Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Jurisdiction

Sec. 55.02. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY JURISDICTION. For the purpose of initiating proceedings to order mental health or intellectual disability services for a child or for commitment of a child as provided by this chapter, the juvenile court has jurisdiction of proceedings under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1477, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 1.003, eff. April 2, 2015.

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Family Code

Title 3 - Juvenile Justice Code

Chapter 55 - Proceedings Concerning Children With Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability

Subchapter A. General Provisions

Section 55.01. Meaning of "Having a Mental Illness"

Section 55.02. Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Jurisdiction

Section 55.03. Standards of Care