Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 137.009

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 137.009 - Conflicting or Contrary Provisions

(a) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter supersede any contrary or conflicting instructions given by:

(1) a medical power of attorney under Subchapter D, Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code; or

(2) a guardian appointed under Title 3, Estates Code, after the execution of the declaration.

(b) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter shall be conclusive evidence of a declarant's preference in a medication hearing under Section 574.106, Health and Safety Code.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 137.009

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 22.010, eff. 9/1/2017.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1318, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.