Sec. 592.054. DUTIES OF DIRECTOR. (a) Except as limited by this subtitle, the director shall provide without further consent necessary care and treatment to each court-committed resident and make available necessary care and treatment to each voluntary resident.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), consent is required for:
(1) all surgical procedures; and
(2) as provided by Section 592.153, the administration of psychoactive medications.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 34), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1417, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1418, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 592 - Rights of Persons With an Intellectual Disability
Subchapter D. Rights of Residents
Section 592.051. General Rights of Residents
Section 592.052. Medical and Dental Care and Treatment
Section 592.053. Standards of Care
Section 592.054. Duties of Director