Section 462.048 - Rights of Person Apprehended or Detained(a) A person apprehended or detained under this subchapter has the right: (1) to be advised of the location of detention, the reasons for the detention, and the fact that detention could result in a longer period of involuntary commitment;(2) to contact an attorney of the person's choice and to a reasonable opportunity to contact that attorney;(3) to be transported to the location of apprehension or other suitable place if the person is not admitted for emergency detention, unless the person is arrested or objects to the return;(4) to be released from a facility as provided by Section 462.047; and(5) to be advised that communications to a chemical dependency treatment professional may be used in proceedings for further detention.(b) Within 24 hours after the time of admission, a person apprehended or detained under this subchapter shall be advised, orally, in writing, and in simple, nontechnical terms, of the rights provided by this section.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 462.048
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 175, eff. 9/1/1991.