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TX Health & Safety Code § 571.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.017. Compensation of Court-Appointed Personnel

Sec. 571.017.  COMPENSATION OF COURT-APPOINTED PERSONNEL.  (a)  The court shall order the payment of reasonable compensation to attorneys, physicians, language interpreters, sign interpreters, and associate judges appointed under this subtitle.(b)  The compensation paid shall be taxed as costs in the case.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (H.B. 890), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.019. Limitation of Liability

Sec. 571.019.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  (a)  A person who participates in the examination, certification, apprehension, custody, transportation, detention, treatment, or discharge of any person or in the performance of any other act required or authorized by this subtitle and who acts in good faith, reasonably, and without negligence is not criminally or civilly liable for that action.(b)  A physician performing a medical examination and providing information to the court in a court proceeding held under this subtitle or providing information to a peace officer to demonstrate the necessity to apprehend a person under Chapter 573 is considered an officer of the court and is not liable for the examination or testimony when acting without malice.(c)  A physician or inpatient mental health facility that discharges a voluntary patient is not liable for the discharge if:(1)  a written request for the patient's release was filed and not withdrawn;  and(2)  the person who filed the written request for discharge is notified that the person assumes all responsibility for the patient on discharge.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.020. Criminal Penalties

Sec. 571.020.  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally causes, conspires with another to cause, or assists another to cause the unwarranted commitment of a person to a mental health facility. (b)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates a provision of this subtitle. (c)  An individual who commits an offense under this section is subject on conviction to:(1)  a fine of not less than $50 or more than $25,000 for each violation and each day of a continuing violation;(2)  confinement in jail for not more than two years for each violation and each day of a continuing violation;  or(3)  both fine and confinement.(d)  A person other than an individual who commits an offense under this section is subject on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 or more than $100,000 for each violation and each day of a continuing violation.(e)  If it is shown on the trial of an individual that the individual has previously been convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $50,000 for each violation and each day of a continuing violation;(2)  confinement in jail for not more than four years for each violation and each day of a continuing violation;  or(3)  both fine and confinement.(f)  If it is shown on the trial of a person other than an individual that the person previously has been convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $200,000 for each violation and each day of a continuing violation.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 6.45, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 3.10(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.021. Enforcement Officers

Sec. 571.021.  ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.  The state attorney general and the district and county attorneys within their respective jurisdictions shall prosecute violations of this subtitle.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.022. Injunction

Sec. 571.022.  INJUNCTION.  (a)  At the request of the department, the attorney general or the appropriate district or county attorney shall institute and conduct in the name of the state a suit for a violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle.(b)  On his own initiative, the attorney general or district or county attorney may maintain an action for a violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle in the name of the state.(c)  Venue may be maintained in Travis County or in the county in which the violation occurred.(d)  The district court may grant any prohibitory or mandatory injunctive relief warranted by the facts, including a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 3.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.023. Civil Penalty

Sec. 571.023.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day of violation and for each act of violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle.  In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the court shall consider:(1)  the person's or facility's previous violations;(2)  the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;(3)  whether the health and safety of the public was threatened by the violation;(4)  the demonstrated good faith of the person or facility;  and(5)  the amount necessary to deter future violations.(b)  The department or party bringing the suit may:(1)  combine a suit to assess and recover civil penalties with a suit for injunctive relief brought under Section 571.022 or 577.019;  or(2)  file a suit to assess and recover civil penalties independently of a suit for injunctive relief.(c)  At the request of the department, the attorney general or the appropriate district or county attorney shall institute and conduct the suit authorized by Subsection (b) in the name of the state.(d)  On his own initiative, the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney may maintain an action as authorized by Subsection (b) for a violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle in the name of the state.(e)  The department and the party bringing the suit may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief, civil penalties, or both, including investigation costs, court costs, reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, and deposition expenses.(f)  A penalty collected under this section by the attorney general shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.  A penalty collected under this section by a district or county attorney shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the county in which the suit was heard.(g)  The civil penalty and injunctive relief authorized by this section and Sections 571.022 and 577.019 are in addition to any other civil, administrative, or criminal remedies provided by law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 3.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.024. Notice of Suit

Sec. 571.024.  NOTICE OF SUIT.  Not later than the seventh day before the date on which the attorney general intends to bring suit on his own initiative, the attorney general shall provide to the department notice of the suit.  The attorney general is not required to provide notice of a suit if the attorney general determines that waiting to bring suit until the notice is provided will create an immediate threat to the health and safety of a patient.  This section does not create a requirement that the attorney general obtain the permission of or a referral from the department before filing suit.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 3.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 571.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 571 - General Provisions|Section 571.026. Recovery of Costs

Sec. 571.026.  RECOVERY OF COSTS.  If the attorney general brings an action to enforce an administrative penalty assessed under this chapter and the court orders the payment of the penalty, the attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred in the investigation, initiation, or prosecution of the enforcement suit, including investigative costs, court costs, reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, and deposition expenses.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 3.111, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 572.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 572 - Voluntary Mental Health Services|Section 572.002. Admission

Sec. 572.002.  ADMISSION.  The facility administrator or the administrator's authorized, qualified designee may admit a person for whom a proper request for voluntary inpatient or outpatient services is filed if the administrator or the designee determines:(1)  from a preliminary examination that the person has symptoms of mental illness and will benefit from the inpatient or outpatient services;(2)  that the person has been informed of the person's rights as a voluntary patient; and(3)  that the admission was voluntarily agreed to:(A)  by the person, if the person is  16 years of age or older; or(B)  by the person's parent, managing conservator, or guardian, if the person is younger than 18 years of age.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1000, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 566 (S.B. 718), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 572.0022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 572 - Voluntary Mental Health Services|Section 572.0022. Information on Medications

Sec. 572.0022.  INFORMATION ON MEDICATIONS.  (a)  A mental health facility shall provide to a patient in the patient's primary language, if possible, and in accordance with department rules information relating to prescription medication ordered by the patient's treating physician.(b)  The facility shall also provide the information to the patient's family on request, but only to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal confidentiality laws.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.03, eff. May 1, 1994.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 2, eff. May 27, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1363, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 572.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 572 - Voluntary Mental Health Services|Section 572.003. Rights of Patients

Sec. 572.003.  RIGHTS OF PATIENTS.  (a)  A person's voluntary admission to an inpatient mental health facility under this chapter does not affect the person's civil rights or legal capacity or affect the person's right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus.(b)  In addition to the rights provided by this subtitle, a person voluntarily admitted to an inpatient mental health facility under this chapter has the right:(1)  to be reviewed periodically to determine the person's need for continued inpatient treatment;  and(2)  to have an application for court-ordered mental health services filed only as provided by Section 572.005.(c)  A person admitted to an inpatient mental health facility under this chapter shall be informed of the rights provided under this section and Section 572.004:(1)  orally in simple, nontechnical terms, within 24 hours after the time the person is admitted, and in writing in the person's primary language, if possible;  or(2)  through the use of a means reasonably calculated to communicate with a hearing impaired or visually impaired person, if applicable.(d)  The patient's parent, managing conservator, or guardian shall also be informed of the patient's rights as required by this section if the patient is a minor.(e)  In addition to the rights provided by this subtitle, a person voluntarily admitted to an inpatient mental health facility under Section 572.002(3)(B) has the right to be evaluated by a physician at regular intervals to determine the person's need for continued inpatient treatment.  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish the intervals at which a physician shall evaluate a person under this subsection.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.02, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1000, Sec. 3, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1365, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 572.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 572 - Voluntary Mental Health Services|Section 572.005. Application for Court-Ordered Treatment

Sec. 572.005.  APPLICATION FOR COURT-ORDERED TREATMENT.  (a)  An application for court-ordered mental health services may not be filed against a patient receiving voluntary inpatient services unless:(1)  a request for release of the patient has been filed with the facility administrator;  or(2)  in the opinion of the physician responsible for the patient's treatment, the patient meets the criteria for court-ordered mental health services and:(A)  is absent from the facility without authorization;  (B)  is unable to consent to appropriate and necessary psychiatric treatment;  or(C)  refuses to consent to necessary and appropriate treatment recommended by the physician responsible for the patient's treatment and that physician completes a certificate of medical examination for mental illness that, in addition to the information required by Section 574.011, includes the opinion of the physician that:(i)  there is no reasonable alternative to the treatment recommended by the physician;  and(ii)  the patient will not benefit from continued inpatient care without the recommended treatment.(b)  The physician responsible for the patient's treatment shall notify the patient if the physician intends to file an application for court-ordered mental health services.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.04, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 572.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 572 - Voluntary Mental Health Services|Section 572.0051. Transportation of Patient to Another State

Sec. 572.0051.  TRANSPORTATION OF PATIENT TO ANOTHER STATE.  A person may not transport a patient to a mental health facility in another state for inpatient mental health services under this chapter unless transportation to that facility is authorized by a court order.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 566 (S.B. 718), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.001. Application

Sec. 578.001.  APPLICATION.  This chapter applies to the use of electroconvulsive therapy by any person, including a private physician who uses the therapy on an outpatient basis.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.002. Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy

Sec. 578.002.  USE OF ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY.  (a)  Electroconvulsive therapy may not be used on a person who is younger than 16 years of age.(b)  Unless the person consents to the use of the therapy in accordance with Section 578.003, electroconvulsive therapy may not be used on:(1)  a person who is 16 years of age or older and who is voluntarily receiving mental health services;  or(2)  an involuntary patient who is 16 years of age or older and who has not been adjudicated by an appropriate court of law as incompetent to manage the patient's personal affairs.(c)  Electroconvulsive therapy may not be used on an involuntary patient who is 16 years of age or older and who has been adjudicated incompetent to manage the patient's personal affairs unless the patient's guardian of the person consents to the treatment in accordance with Section 578.003.  The decision of the guardian must be based on knowledge of what the patient would desire, if known.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.004. Withdrawal of Consent

Sec. 578.004.  WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT.  (a)  A patient or guardian who consents to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy may revoke the consent for any reason and at any time.(b)  Revocation of consent is effective immediately.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.005. Physician Requirement

Sec. 578.005.  PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENT.  (a)  Only a physician may administer electroconvulsive therapy.(b)  A physician may not delegate the act of administering the therapy.  A nonphysician who administers electroconvulsive therapy is considered to be practicing medicine in violation of Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code. |Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.805, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.006. Registration of Equipment

Sec. 578.006.  REGISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT.  (a)  A person may not administer electroconvulsive therapy unless the equipment used to administer the therapy is registered with the department.(b)  A mental hospital or facility administering electroconvulsive therapy or a private physician administering the therapy on an outpatient basis must file an application for registration under this section.  The applicant must submit the application to the department on a form prescribed by department rule.(c)  The application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee.  The executive commissioner by rule shall set the fee in a reasonable amount not to exceed the cost to the department to administer this section.(d)  The application must contain:(1)  the model, manufacturer, and age of each piece of equipment used to administer the therapy; and(2)  any other information required by department rule.(e)  The department may conduct an investigation as considered necessary after receiving the proper application and the required fee.(f)  The executive commissioner by rule may prohibit the registration and use of equipment of a type, model, or age the executive commissioner determines is dangerous.(g)  The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a registration if the department determines that the equipment is dangerous.  The denial, suspension, or revocation of a registration is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1398, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.007. Reports

Sec. 578.007.  REPORTS.  (a)  A mental hospital or facility administering electroconvulsive therapy, psychosurgery, pre-frontal sonic sound treatment, or any other convulsive or coma-producing therapy administered to treat mental illness or a physician administering the therapy on an outpatient basis shall submit to the department quarterly reports relating to the administration of the therapy in the hospital or facility or by the physician.(b)  A report must state for each quarter:(1)  the number of patients who received the therapy, including:(A)  the number of persons voluntarily receiving mental health services who consented to the therapy;(B)  the number of involuntary patients who consented to the therapy; and(C)  the number of involuntary patients for whom a guardian of the person consented to the therapy;(2)  the age, sex, and race of the persons receiving the therapy;(3)  the source of the treatment payment;(4)  the average number of nonelectroconvulsive treatments;(5)  the average number of electroconvulsive treatments administered for each complete series of treatments, but not including maintenance treatments;(6)  the average number of maintenance electroconvulsive treatments administered per month;(7)  the number of fractures, reported memory losses, incidents of apnea, and cardiac arrests without death;(8)  autopsy findings if death followed within 14 days after the date of the administration of the therapy; and(9)  any other information required by department rule.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1399, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 578.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability|Subtitle C - Texas Mental Health Code|Chapter 578 - Electroconvulsive and Other Therapies|Section 578.008. Use of Information

Sec. 578.008.  USE OF INFORMATION.  The department shall use the information received under Sections 578.006 and 578.007 to analyze, audit, and monitor the use of electroconvulsive therapy, psychosurgery, pre-frontal sonic sound treatment, or any other convulsive or coma-producing therapy administered to treat mental illness.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2021.|