Sec. 571.0065. TREATMENT METHODS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule may adopt procedures for an advisory committee to review treatment methods for persons with mental illness.
(b) A state agency that has knowledge of or receives a complaint relating to an abusive treatment method shall report that knowledge or forward a copy of the complaint to the department.
(c) A mental health facility, physician, or other mental health professional is not liable for an injury or other damages sustained by a person as a result of the failure of the facility, physician, or professional to administer or perform a treatment prohibited by statute or rules adopted by the executive commissioner.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 3.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 71), Sec. 22(14), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(98), eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1357, 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