Section 571.0065 - Treatment Methods(a) The executive commissioner by rule may adopt procedures for an advisory committee to review treatment methods for persons with mental illness.(b) A state agency that has knowledge of or receives a complaint relating to an abusive treatment method shall report that knowledge or forward a copy of the complaint to the department.(c) A mental health facility, physician, or other mental health professional is not liable for an injury or other damages sustained by a person as a result of the failure of the facility, physician, or professional to administer or perform a treatment prohibited by statute or rules adopted by the executive commissioner.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0065
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1357, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050, Sec. 22(14), eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(98), eff. 6/17/2011.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 1, eff. 5/27/1997.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 3.01(a), eff. 9/1/1993.