Tex. Health & Safety Code § 166.005

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 166.005 - Enforceability of Advance Directives Executed in Another Jurisdiction

An advance directive or similar instrument validly executed in another state or jurisdiction shall be given the same effect as an advance directive validly executed under the law of this state. This section does not authorize the administration, withholding, or withdrawal of health care otherwise prohibited by the laws of this state.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.005

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 1.02, eff. 9/1/1999.