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TX Health & Safety Code § 841.0835 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.0835. Committed Persons With Special Needs

Sec. 841.0835.  COMMITTED PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.  (a)  The Health and Human Services Commission, after coordination with the office, shall provide psychiatric services, disability services, and housing for a committed person with an intellectual or developmental disability, a mental illness, or a physical disability that prevents the person from effectively participating in the sex offender treatment program administered by the office.(b)  For a committed person who the office has determined is unable to effectively participate in the sex offender treatment program because the person's mental illness prevents the person from understanding and internalizing the concepts presented by the program's treatment material, the Health and Human Services Commission shall provide inpatient mental health services until the person is able to participate effectively in the sex offender treatment program.(c)  A person who is adjudicated as a sexually violent predator under this chapter and who has a mental illness that prevents the person from effectively participating in a sex offender treatment program presents a substantial risk of serious harm to the person or others for purposes of Chapter 574.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 16, eff. June 17, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 301 (S.B. 613), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.0836 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.0836. Release From Housing

Sec. 841.0836.  RELEASE FROM HOUSING.  (a)  A committed person released from housing operated by or under contract with the office shall be released to:(1)  the county in which the person was most recently convicted of a sexually violent offense; or(2)  if the county described by Subdivision (1) does not provide adequate opportunities for the person's treatment and for the person's housing or other supervision, as determined by the office, a county designated by the office.(b)  The office may require a committed person released to a county under Subsection (a)(2) to change the person's residence to the county described by Subsection (a)(1) if the office determines that adequate opportunities for the person's treatment and for the person's housing or other supervision become available in that county.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 16, eff. June 17, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.0837 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.0837. Emergency Detention Order

Sec. 841.0837.  EMERGENCY DETENTION ORDER.  The office may issue an emergency detention order for a committed person's immediate apprehension and transportation to an office-designated location for the purpose of:(1)  returning the person to a more restrictive setting following:(A)  a transfer to less restrictive housing and supervision under Section 841.0834; or(B)  a release under Section 841.0836; or(2)  for a recently committed person who is not in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the time the commitment order is entered, bringing the person under the supervision of the office.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.0838 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.0838. Use of Restraints

Sec. 841.0838.  USE OF RESTRAINTS.  (a)  An employee of the office, or a person who contracts with the office or an employee of that person, may use mechanical or chemical restraints on a committed person residing in a civil commitment center or while transporting a committed person who resides at the center only if:(1)  the employee or person completes a training program approved by the office on the use of restraints that:(A)  includes instruction on the office's approved restraint techniques and devices and the office's verbal de-escalation policies, procedures, and practices; and(B)  requires the employee or person to demonstrate competency in the use of the restraint techniques and devices; and(2)  the restraint is:(A)  used as a last resort;(B)  necessary to stop or prevent:(i)  imminent physical injury to the committed person or another;(ii)  threatening behavior by the committed person while the person is using or exhibiting a weapon;(iii)  a disturbance by a group of committed persons; or(iv)  an absconsion from the center; and(C)  the least restrictive restraint necessary, used for the minimum duration necessary, to prevent the injury, property damage, or absconsion.(b)  The office shall develop procedures governing the use of mechanical or chemical restraints on committed persons.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.084 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.084. Payment of Costs by Committed Person

Sec. 841.084.  PAYMENT OF COSTS BY COMMITTED PERSON.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 841.146(c), a civilly committed person who is not indigent:(1)  is responsible for the cost of:(A)  housing and treatment provided under this chapter;(B)  the tracking service required by Section 841.082; and(C)  repairs to or replacement of the tracking equipment required by Section 841.082, if the person intentionally caused the damage to or loss of the equipment, as determined by the office; and(2)  shall pay to the office:(A)  a monthly amount that the office determines will be necessary to defray the cost of providing the housing, treatment, and service with respect to the person; and(B)  as directed by the office, any amount for which the person is responsible under Subdivision (1)(C).(b)  Money collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the account from which the costs were originally paid.(c)  A committed person, on request, shall provide to the office any financial records or other information regarding the person's income, assets, and expenses to assist the office in determining whether the person is indigent for purposes of this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 1.13, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 431 (S.B. 906), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.0845 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.0845. Notice of Intent Regarding New Residence or Facility

Sec. 841.0845.  NOTICE OF INTENT REGARDING NEW RESIDENCE OR FACILITY.  (a)  The office shall provide advance notice of any intent to house one or more committed persons at a new residence or facility that has not previously served as housing for committed persons under this chapter.(b)  A vendor shall provide advance notice of any intent to submit a proposal to the office for the construction or renovation of a residence or facility that will serve as a new location for housing committed persons under this chapter.(c)  Notice must be provided in writing to each member of the legislature who represents a district containing territory in the affected county as follows:(1)  by a vendor, not later than the 30th day before the date that the vendor will submit a proposal described by Subsection (b) to the office; and(2)  by the office:(A)  as soon as practicable after awarding a contract for the construction or renovation of a residence or facility that will serve as a new location for housing committed persons under this chapter; or(B)  if a construction or renovation contract is unnecessary for the purpose, not later than the 30th day before the date that the residence or facility will first be used as housing for committed persons under this chapter, except as provided by Subsection (d).(d)  The office may provide notice required by Subsection (c)(2)(B) not later than 72 hours before transferring a committed person to the residence or facility if the transfer is necessary due to:(1)  a medical emergency;(2)  a serious behavioral or health and safety issue; or(3)  release from a secure correctional facility.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 18, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.085 (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 E. Civil Commitment|Section 841.085. Criminal Penalty; Prosecution of Offense

Sec. 841.085.  CRIMINAL PENALTY; PROSECUTION OF OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, after having been adjudicated and civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under this chapter, the person violates a civil commitment requirement imposed under Section 841.082(a)(1), (2), (4), or (5).(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.(c)  On request of the local prosecuting attorney, the special prosecution unit may assist in the trial of an offense under this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (H.B. 2034), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 19, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 39(2), eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.101 (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 F. Commitment Review|Section 841.101. Biennial Examination

Sec. 841.101.  BIENNIAL EXAMINATION.  (a)  A person committed under Section 841.081 shall receive a biennial examination.  The office shall contract for an expert to perform the examination.(b)  In preparation for a judicial review conducted under Section 841.102, the office shall provide a report of the biennial examination to the judge and to the person.  The report must include consideration of whether to modify a requirement imposed on the person under this chapter and whether to release the person from all requirements imposed on the person under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 20, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.102 (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 F. Commitment Review|Section 841.102. Biennial Review

Sec. 841.102.  BIENNIAL REVIEW.  (a)  Not later than the 60th day after the date of receipt of the report submitted under Section 841.101, the judge shall conduct a biennial review of the status of the committed person and issue an order concluding the review or setting a hearing under Subsection (c).(b)  The person is entitled to be represented by counsel at the biennial review, but the person is not entitled to be present at that review.(c)  The judge shall set a hearing if the judge determines at the biennial review that:(1)  a requirement imposed on the person under this chapter should be modified;  or(2)  probable cause exists to believe that the person's behavioral abnormality has changed to the extent that the person is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 21, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.103 (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 F. Commitment Review|Section 841.103. Hearing

Sec. 841.103.  HEARING.  (a)  At a hearing set by the judge under Section 841.102, the person and the state are entitled to an immediate examination of the person by an expert.(b)  If the hearing is set under Section 841.102(c)(1), hearsay evidence is admissible if it is considered otherwise reliable by the judge.(c)  If the hearing is set under Section 841.102(c)(2), the committed person is entitled to be present and to have the benefit of all constitutional protections provided to the person at the initial civil commitment proceeding.  On the request of the person or the attorney representing the state, the court shall conduct the hearing before a jury.  The burden of proof at that hearing is on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person's behavioral abnormality has not changed to the extent that the person is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.121 (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 G. Petition for Release|Section 841.121. Authorized Petition for Release

Sec. 841.121.  AUTHORIZED PETITION FOR RELEASE.  (a)  If the office determines that the committed person's behavioral abnormality has changed to the extent that the person is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence, the office shall authorize the person to petition the court for release.(b)  The petitioner shall serve a petition under this section on the court and the attorney representing the state.(c)  The judge shall set a hearing on a petition under this section not later than the 30th day after the date the judge receives the petition.  The petitioner and the state are entitled to an immediate examination of the petitioner by an expert.(d)  On request of the petitioner or the attorney representing the state, the court shall conduct the hearing before a jury.(e)  The burden of proof at the hearing is on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the petitioner's behavioral abnormality has not changed to the extent that the petitioner is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 22, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.122 (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 G. Petition for Release|Section 841.122. Right to File Unauthorized Petition for Release

Sec. 841.122.  RIGHT TO FILE UNAUTHORIZED PETITION FOR RELEASE.  On a person's commitment and annually after that commitment, the office shall provide the person with written notice of the person's right to file with the court and without the office's authorization a petition for release.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 23, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.123 (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 G. Petition for Release|Section 841.123. Review of Unauthorized Petition for Release

Sec. 841.123.  REVIEW OF UNAUTHORIZED PETITION FOR RELEASE.  (a)  If the committed person files a petition for release without the office's authorization, the person shall serve the petition on the court and the attorney representing the state.(b)  The judge shall review and issue a ruling on a petition for release filed by the committed person without the office's authorization not later than the 60th day after the date of filing of the petition.(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the judge shall deny without a hearing a petition for release filed without the office's authorization if the petition is frivolous or if:(1)  the petitioner previously filed without the office's authorization another petition for release; and(2)  the judge determined on review of the previous petition or following a hearing that:(A)  the petition was frivolous; or(B)  the petitioner's behavioral abnormality had not changed to the extent that the petitioner was no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.(d)  The judge is not required to deny a petition under Subsection (c) if probable cause exists to believe that the petitioner's behavioral abnormality has changed to the extent that the petitioner is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 24, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.124 (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 G. Petition for Release|Section 841.124. Hearing on Unauthorized Petition for Release

Sec. 841.124.  HEARING ON UNAUTHORIZED PETITION FOR RELEASE.  (a)  If as authorized by Section 841.123 the judge does not deny a petition for release filed by the committed person without the office's authorization, the judge shall conduct a hearing on the petition not later than the 60th day after the date of filing of the petition.(b)  The petitioner and the state are entitled to an immediate examination of the person by an expert.(c)  On request of the petitioner or the attorney representing the state, the court shall conduct the hearing before a jury.(d)  The burden of proof at the hearing is on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the petitioner's behavioral abnormality has not changed to the extent that the petitioner is no longer likely to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 25, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.141 (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 841.141. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 841.141.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  (a)  The office by rule shall administer this chapter.  Rules adopted by the office under this section must be consistent with the purposes of this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 40(2), eff. September 1, 2017.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 26, eff. June 17, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 40(2), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.142 (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 841.142. Release or Exchange of Information

Sec. 841.142.  RELEASE OR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.  (a)  To protect the public and to enable an assessment or determination relating to whether a person is a sexually violent predator, any entity that possesses relevant information relating to the person shall release the information to an entity charged with making an assessment or determination under this chapter.(b)  To protect the public and to enable the provision of supervision and treatment to a person who is a sexually violent predator, any entity that possesses relevant information relating to the person shall release the information to the office.(c)  On the written request of any attorney for another state or for a political subdivision in another state, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the office, a service provider contracting with one of those agencies, the multidisciplinary team, and the applicable attorney representing the state shall release to the attorney any available information relating to a person that is sought in connection with an attempt to civilly commit the person as a sexually violent predator in another state.(d)  To protect the public and to enable an assessment or determination relating to whether a person is a sexually violent predator or to enable the provision of supervision and treatment to a person who is a sexually violent predator, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the office, a service provider contracting with one of those agencies, the multidisciplinary team, and the applicable attorney representing the state may exchange any available information relating to the person.(e)  Information subject to release or exchange under this section includes information relating to the supervision, treatment, criminal history, or physical or mental health of the person, as appropriate, regardless of whether the information is otherwise confidential and regardless of when the information was created or collected.  The person's consent is not required for release or exchange of information under this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 347, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1201 (S.B. 166), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 27, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 841.143 (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 841.143. Report, Record, or Statement Submitted to Court

Sec. 841.143.  REPORT, RECORD, OR STATEMENT SUBMITTED TO COURT.  (a)  A psychological report, drug and alcohol report, treatment record, diagnostic report, medical record, or victim impact statement submitted to the court under this chapter is part of the record of the court.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the report, record, or statement must be sealed and may be opened only:(1)  on order of the judge;(2)  as provided by this chapter;  or(3)  in connection with a criminal proceeding as otherwise provided by law.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|