Sec. 773.008. CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY CARE. Consent for emergency care of an individual is not required if:
(1) the individual is:
(A) unable to communicate because of an injury, accident, or illness or is unconscious; and
(B) suffering from what reasonably appears to be a life-threatening injury or illness;
(2) a court of record orders the treatment of an individual who is in an imminent emergency to prevent the individual's serious bodily injury or loss of life; or
(3) the individual is a minor who is suffering from what reasonably appears to be a life-threatening injury or illness and whose parents, managing or possessory conservator, or guardian is not present.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 773 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 773.004. Vehicles and Personnel Excluded From Chapter
Section 773.006. Fund for Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Facilities, and Trauma Care Systems
Section 773.007. Supervision of Emergency Prehospital Care
Section 773.008. Consent for Emergency Care
Section 773.009. Limitation on Civil Liability
Section 773.011. Subscription Programs
Section 773.012. Advisory Council
Section 773.013. Peer Assistance Program
Section 773.014. Administration of Epinephrine by Emergency Medical Services Personnel
Section 773.0145. Possession and Administration of Epinephrine by Certain Entities
Section 773.015. Identification of Certain Patients Receiving Emergency Prehospital Care