Sec. 593.0275. EMERGENCY SERVICES. (a) A person may receive emergency services without a determination of an intellectual disability if:
(1) there is persuasive evidence that the person is a person with an intellectual disability;
(2) emergency services are available; and
(3) the person has an urgent need for emergency services.
(b) A determination of an intellectual disability for the person served under this section shall be performed within 30 days after the date the services begin.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1440, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 593 - Admission and Commitment to Intellectual Disability Services
Subchapter B. Application and Admission to Voluntary Intellectual Disability Services
Section 593.021. Application for Voluntary Services
Section 593.022. Admission to Voluntary Intellectual Disability Services
Section 593.023. Rules Relating to Planning of Services or Treatment
Section 593.024. Application for Voluntary Residential Care Services
Section 593.025. Placement Preference
Section 593.026. Regular Voluntary Admission
Section 593.027. Emergency Admission
Section 593.0275. Emergency Services