Sec. 552.015. INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE MEANS OF SUPPORT. (a) The department may demand and conduct an investigation in a county court to determine whether a patient possesses or is entitled to property or whether a person other than the patient is liable for the payment of the costs of the patient's support, maintenance, and treatment.
(b) The department may have citation issued and witnesses summoned to be heard on the investigation.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subchapter B. Indigent and Nonindigent Patients
Section 552.012. Classification and Definition of Patients
Section 552.013. Support of Indigent and Nonindigent Patients
Section 552.014. Child Support Payments for Benefit of Patient
Section 552.015. Investigation to Determine Means of Support
Section 552.017. Sliding Fee Schedule
Section 552.018. Trust Principals