Sec. 571.006. EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT POWERS. (a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary for the proper and efficient treatment of persons with mental illness.
(b) The department may:
(1) prescribe the form and content of applications, certificates, records, and reports provided for under this subtitle;
(2) require reports from a facility administrator relating to the admission, examination, diagnosis, release, or discharge of any patient;
(3) regularly visit each mental health facility to review the commitment procedure for each new patient admitted after the last visit; and
(4) visit a mental health facility to investigate a complaint made by a patient or by a person on behalf of a patient.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1356, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code
Chapter 571 - General Provisions
Section 571.004. Least Restrictive Appropriate Setting
Section 571.005. Texas Mental Health Code Information Program
Section 571.006. Executive Commissioner and Department Powers
Section 571.0065. Treatment Methods
Section 571.0066. Prescription Medication Information
Section 571.0067. Restraint and Seclusion
Section 571.007. Delegation of Powers and Duties
Section 571.008. Return of Committed Patient to State of Residence
Section 571.0081. Return of Committed Patient to State of Residence; Reciprocal Agreements
Section 571.009. Effect of Certain Conditions on Admission or Commitment
Section 571.010. Agent for Service of Process
Section 571.011. Application to Persons Charged With Crime
Section 571.012. Court Hours; Availability of Judge or Magistrate
Section 571.013. Method of Giving Notice
Section 571.014. Filing Requirements
Section 571.015. Inspection of Court Records
Section 571.016. Representation of State
Section 571.0165. Extension of Detention Period
Section 571.0166. Proceedings on Behalf of the State
Section 571.0167. Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Section 571.017. Compensation of Court-Appointed Personnel
Section 571.019. Limitation of Liability
Section 571.020. Criminal Penalties
Section 571.021. Enforcement Officers
Section 571.023. Civil Penalty
Section 571.024. Notice of Suit