Sec. 574.108. APPEAL. (a) A patient may appeal an order under this subchapter in the manner provided by Section 574.070 for an appeal of an order requiring court-ordered mental health services.
(b) An order authorizing the administration of medication regardless of the refusal of the patient is effective pending an appeal of the order.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.08, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 574.107 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 770, Sec. 13, eff. June 16, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code
Chapter 574 - Court-Ordered Mental Health Services
Subchapter G. Administration of Medication to Patient Under Court Order for Mental Health Services
Section 574.102. Application of Subchapter
Section 574.103. Administration of Medication to Patient Under Court-Ordered Mental Health Services
Section 574.105. Rights of Patient
Section 574.106. Hearing and Order Authorizing Psychoactive Medication
Section 574.1065. Finding That Patient Presents a Danger