Tex. Health & Safety Code § 571.009

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

Section 571.009 - Effect of Certain Conditions on Admission or Commitment

A person with mental illness may not be denied admission or commitment to a mental health facility because the person also suffers from epilepsy, dementia, substance abuse, or intellectual disability.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.009

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1359, eff. 4/2/2015.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.