Section 571.006 - Executive Commissioner and Department Powers(a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary for the proper and efficient treatment of persons with mental illness.(b) The department may: (1) prescribe the form and content of applications, certificates, records, and reports provided for under this subtitle;(2) require reports from a facility administrator relating to the admission, examination, diagnosis, release, or discharge of any patient;(3) regularly visit each mental health facility to review the commitment procedure for each new patient admitted after the last visit; and(4) visit a mental health facility to investigate a complaint made by a patient or by a person on behalf of a patient.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.006
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1356, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.