Sec. 593.051. DISMISSAL AFTER HEARING. If long-term placement in a residential care facility is not found to be appropriate, the court shall enter a finding to that effect, dismiss the application, and if appropriate, recommend application for admission to voluntary services under Subchapter B.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
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 C. Commitment to Residential Care Facility
Section 593.041. Application for Placement; Jurisdiction
Section 593.042. Form of Application
Section 593.043. Representation by Counsel; Appointment of Attorney
Section 593.044. Order for Protective Custody
Section 593.045. Detention in Protective Custody
Section 593.046. Release From Protective Custody
Section 593.047. Setting on Application
Section 593.048. Hearing Notice
Section 593.049. Hearing Before Jury; Procedure
Section 593.050. Conduct of Hearing
Section 593.051. Dismissal After Hearing
Section 593.052. Order for Commitment
Section 593.054. Not a Judgment of Incompetence