Tex. Fam. Code § 266.0042

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

Section 266.0042 - Consent for Psychotropic Medication

Consent to the administration of a psychotropic medication is valid only if:

(1) the consent is given voluntarily and without undue influence; and

(2) the person authorized by law to consent for the foster child receives verbally or in writing information that describes:

(A) the specific condition to be treated;

(B) the beneficial effects on that condition expected from the medication;

(C) the probable health and mental health consequences of not consenting to the medication;

(D) the probable clinically significant side effects and risks associated with the medication; and

(E) the generally accepted alternative medications and non-pharmacological interventions to the medication, if any, and the reasons for the proposed course of treatment.

Tex. Fam. Code § 266.0042

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 204,Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/2013.