Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.259

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

Section 46C.259 - Status of Committed Person

If an acquitted person is committed under this subchapter, the person's status as a patient or resident is governed by Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that:

(1) transfer to a nonsecure unit is governed by Article 46C.260;

(2) modification of the order to direct outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is governed by Article 46C.262; and

(3) discharge is governed by Article 46C.268.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 46C.259

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2005.