Sec. 597.042. SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT. (a) For cases in which there is no guardian or surrogate decision-maker available, the department shall establish and maintain a list of individuals qualified to serve on a surrogate consent committee.
(b) The department shall provide the staff and assistance necessary to perform the duties prescribed by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Reenacted by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 538, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 597 - Capacity of Clients to Consent to Treatment
Subchapter C. Surrogate Consent for Icf-Iid Clients
Section 597.041. Surrogate Decision-Makers
Section 597.042. Surrogate Consent Committee Established; Departmental Support
Section 597.043. Committee Membership
Section 597.044. Application for Treatment Decision
Section 597.045. Notice of Review of Application for Treatment Decision
Section 597.046. Prereview of Application
Section 597.047. Confidential Information
Section 597.048. Review of Application
Section 597.049. Determination of Best Interest
Section 597.050. Notice of Determination
Section 597.051. Effect of Committee's Determination