Houston hospital cited for numerous violations of state law. Mental health director resigns under pressure . Bill attempted to ban ECT in Texas Texas legislation Opponents of ECT introduce bill into Texas legislature that would outlaw the treatment. The bill was eventually voted down by Texas lawmakers, but this will likely remain an ongoing legislative battle. Records show improper use of ECT in Texas hospitals Woman's death adds to controversy.
Hospital pulls plug on shock treatments.
Patient claims ECT caused her problems Texas passes watered-down ECT regulations. Testimony of Texas shock survivors who spoke in support of the Texas bill. Vermont House passes shock bill Morgan Brown reports on a controversial shock bill passed in January 2000 by the Vermont House of Representatives. The bill as introduced The bill as passed by the House. More on the Italy news, from the British medical journal Lancet.