Tex. Health & Safety Code § 81.199

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

Section 81.199 - Transfer to Federal Facility

The health authority or department may authorize the head of a health care facility to transfer a person to a federal agency if:

(1) the federal agency sends notice that facilities are available and that the patient is eligible for care or treatment in the facility;

(2) notice of the transfer is sent to the committing court; and

(3) the committing court enters an order approving the transfer.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.199

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.