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TX Health & Safety Code § 841.144 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.144. Counsel

Sec. 841.144.  COUNSEL.  (a)  Immediately after the filing of a petition under Section 841.041, a person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter is entitled to the assistance of counsel at all stages of the proceeding.(b)  If the person is indigent, the court shall appoint counsel as appropriate under Section 841.005 to assist the person.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.145 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.145. Expert

Sec. 841.145.  EXPERT.  (a)  At the person's own expense, a person who is examined under this chapter may retain an expert to perform an examination or participate in a civil commitment proceeding on the person's behalf, including a biennial examination or other civil commitment proceeding to assess the person's status as a sexually violent predator.(b)  On the request of an indigent person examined under this chapter, the judge shall determine whether expert services for the person are necessary.  If the judge determines that the services are necessary, the judge shall appoint an expert to perform an examination or participate in a civil commitment proceeding on the person's behalf and shall approve compensation for the expert as appropriate under Subsection (c).(c)  The court shall approve reasonable compensation for expert services rendered on behalf of an indigent person on the filing of a certified compensation claim supported by a written statement specifying:(1)  time expended on behalf of the person;(2)  services rendered on behalf of the person;(3)  expenses incurred on behalf of the person;  and(4)  compensation received in the same case or for the same services from any other source.(d)  The court shall ensure that an expert retained or appointed under this section has for purposes of examination reasonable access to a person examined under this chapter, as well as to all relevant medical and psychological records and reports.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 849 (S.B. 912), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.146 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.146. Civil Commitment Proceeding; Procedure and Costs

Sec. 841.146.  CIVIL COMMITMENT PROCEEDING;  PROCEDURE AND COSTS.  (a)  On request, a person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter and the attorney representing the state are entitled to a jury trial or a hearing before a jury for that proceeding, except for a proceeding set by the judge under Section 841.102(c)(1).  The jury shall consist of 12 qualified jurors.  The judge may direct that not more than four jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors.  Each party is entitled to 10 peremptory challenges to the 12 qualified jurors and one peremptory challenge to the qualified alternate jurors.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a civil commitment proceeding is subject to the rules of procedure and appeal for civil cases.  To the extent of any conflict between this chapter and the rules of procedure and appeal for civil cases, this chapter controls.(c)  In an amount not to exceed $2,500, the State of Texas shall pay all costs associated with a civil commitment proceeding conducted under Subchapter D. The State of Texas shall pay the reasonable costs of state or appointed counsel or experts for any other civil commitment proceeding conducted under this chapter and shall pay the reasonable costs of the person's treatment and supervision.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 28, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.1461 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.1461. Certain Expert Testimony Not Required for Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predator

Sec. 841.1461.  CERTAIN EXPERT TESTIMONY NOT REQUIRED FOR CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.  A person who suffers from a behavioral abnormality as determined under this chapter is not because of that abnormality a person of unsound mind for purposes of Section 15-a, Article I, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.1462 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.1462. Privilege for Personal Information That Identifies Victim

Sec. 841.1462.  PRIVILEGE FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT IDENTIFIES VICTIM.  Personal information, including a home address, home telephone number, and social security account number, that identifies the victim of a person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter is privileged from discovery by that person.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.1463 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.1463. Failure to Give Notice Within Relevant Period Not Jurisdictional Error

Sec. 841.1463.  FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE WITHIN RELEVANT PERIOD NOT JURISDICTIONAL ERROR.  The periods within which notice must be given under this chapter are binding on all appropriate persons as provided by this chapter, but a failure to give notice within the relevant period is not a jurisdictional error.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.147 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.147. Immunity

Sec. 841.147.  IMMUNITY.  The following persons are immune from liability for good faith conduct under this chapter:(1)  an employee or officer of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the office;(2)  a member of the multidisciplinary team established under Section 841.022;(3)  the applicable attorney representing the state and an employee of the attorney; and(4)  a person providing, or contracting, appointed, or volunteering to perform, a tracking service or another service under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (H.B. 2034), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 29, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.150 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.150. Effect of Subsequent Detention, Confinement, or Commitment on Order of Civil Commitment

Sec. 841.150.  EFFECT OF SUBSEQUENT DETENTION, CONFINEMENT, OR COMMITMENT ON ORDER OF CIVIL COMMITMENT.  (a)  The duties imposed on the office and the judge by this chapter are suspended for the duration of a detention or confinement of a committed person in a correctional facility, secure correctional facility, or secure detention facility, or if applicable any other commitment of the person to a community center, mental health facility, or state supported living center, by governmental action.(b)  In this section:(1)  "Community center" means a center established under Subchapter A, Chapter 534.(2)  "Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(3)  "Mental health facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 571.003.(4)  "Secure correctional facility" and "secure detention facility" have the meanings assigned by Section 51.02, Family Code.(5)  "State supported living center" has the meaning assigned by Section 531.002.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 849 (S.B. 912), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1629, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 30, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.151. Notice of Release of Sexually Violent Predator

Sec. 841.151.  NOTICE OF RELEASE OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(2)  "Secure correctional facility" and "secure detention facility" have the meanings assigned by Section 51.02, Family Code.(b)  This section applies to a person who has been civilly committed under this chapter and who is detained or confined in a correctional facility, secure correctional facility, or secure detention facility as a result of violating:(1)  a civil commitment requirement imposed under Section 841.082(a)(1), (2), (4), or (5); or(2)  a law of this state.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (c-1), as soon as practicable before, but not later than the third business day preceding, the date a correctional facility, secure correctional facility, or secure detention facility releases a person who, at the time of the person's detention or confinement, was civilly committed under this chapter as a sexually violent predator, the facility shall notify the office and the person's case manager in writing of the anticipated date and time of the person's release.(c-1)  Subsection (c) does not apply with respect to a person whom a court orders to be immediately released from a correctional facility, secure correctional facility, or secure detention facility.(d)  A case manager, on request, shall provide a correctional facility, a secure correctional facility, or a secure detention facility with the case manager's appropriate contact information for notification under Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 31, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.152. Certain Hearings by Closed-Circuit Video Teleconferencing Permitted

Sec. 841.152.  CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLOSED-CIRCUIT VIDEO TELECONFERENCING PERMITTED.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 841.103(c), on motion by the attorney representing the state, the court shall require a committed person to appear via closed-circuit video teleconferencing at a hearing on the modification of civil commitment requirements under Section 841.082 or a hearing under Subchapter F or G.(b)  A recording of a hearing conducted as provided by Subsection (a) shall be made and preserved with the court's record of the hearing.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators|Subchapter H. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 841.153. State-Issued Identification; Necessary Documentation

Sec. 841.153.  STATE-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION; NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.  (a)  On the release of a committed person from a correctional facility, secure correctional facility, or secure detention facility, as those terms are defined by Section 841.151, the office shall:(1)  determine whether the person has:(A)  a valid license issued under Chapter 521 or 522, Transportation Code; or(B)  a valid personal identification certificate issued under Chapter 521, Transportation Code; and(2)  if the person does not have a valid license or certificate described by Subdivision (1), submit to the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the person a request for the issuance of a personal identification certificate under Chapter 521, Transportation Code.(b)  The office shall submit a request under Subsection (a)(2) as soon as practicable.(c)  The office, the Department of Public Safety, and the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services by rule shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes their respective responsibilities with respect to the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a committed person, including responsibilities related to verification of the person's identity.  The memorandum of understanding must require the Department of State Health Services to electronically verify the birth record of a committed person whose name and any other personal information is provided by the office and to electronically report the recorded filing information to the Department of Public Safety to validate the identity of a committed person under this section.(d)  The office shall reimburse the Department of Public Safety or the Department of State Health Services, as applicable, for the actual costs incurred by those agencies in performing responsibilities established under this section.  The office may charge a committed person for the actual costs incurred under this section or for the fees required by Section 521.421, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1001.001. Definitions

Sec. 1001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this title:(1)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.(2)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state health services.(3)  "Council" means the State Health Services Council.(4)  "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.(5)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1630, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1001.002. Agency and Agency Functions

Sec. 1001.002.  AGENCY AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "function" includes a power, duty, program, or activity and an administrative support services function associated with the power, duty, program, or activity, unless consolidated under Section 531.02012, Government Code.(b)  The department is an agency of the state.(c)  In accordance with Subchapter A-1, Chapter 531, Government Code, and notwithstanding any other law, the department performs only functions related to public health, including health care data collection and maintenance of the Texas Health Care Information Collection program.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1001.003. Sunset Provision

Sec. 1001.003.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Department of State Health Services is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the department is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2027.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.03, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.09, eff. July 10, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.11, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 4.03, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 596 (S.B. 619), Sec. 4.08, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1001.004. References in Law Meaning Department

Sec. 1001.004.  REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING DEPARTMENT.  In this code or any other law, a reference to the department in relation to a function described by Section 1001.002(c) means the department.  A reference in law to the department in relation to any other function has the meaning assigned by Section 531.0011, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.17, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1001.005. References in Law Meaning Commissioner or Designee

Sec. 1001.005.  REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING COMMISSIONER OR DESIGNEE.  In this code or in any other law, a reference to the commissioner in relation to a function described by Section 1001.002(c) means the commissioner.  A reference in law to the commissioner in relation to any other function has the meaning assigned by Section 531.0012, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.17, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 1001.028. Public Interest Information and Complaints

Sec. 1001.028.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The commissioner, with the advice of the council, shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the department and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the department.  The commission shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state governmental entities.(b)  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department for directing complaints to the department.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 1001.029. Public Access and Testimony

Sec. 1001.029.  PUBLIC ACCESS AND TESTIMONY.  (a)  The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commissioner and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the department.(b)  The commissioner shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before the council makes recommendations to the commissioner regarding a substantive rule if a public hearing is requested by:(1)  at least 25 persons;(2)  a governmental entity;  or(3)  an association with at least 25 members.(c)  The executive commissioner shall consider fully all written and oral submissions about a proposed rule.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 1001.030. Policymaking and Management Responsibilities

Sec. 1001.030.  POLICYMAKING AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.  The commissioner, with the advice of the council and subject to the approval of the executive commissioner, shall develop and the department shall implement policies that clearly delineate the policymaking responsibilities of the executive commissioner from the management responsibilities of the commission, the commissioner, and the staff of the department.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.0305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 1001.0305. Local Health Entity Policy

Sec. 1001.0305.  LOCAL HEALTH ENTITY POLICY.  In developing policy related to funding local health entities as defined by Section 117.001, the department shall consult with the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee established under Chapter 117.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 1001.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 12 - Health and Mental Health|Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 1001.032. Offices

Sec. 1001.032.  OFFICES.  The department shall maintain its central office in Austin.  The department may maintain offices in other areas of the state as necessary.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.|