Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 572.0022 - Information on Medications(a) A mental health facility shall provide to a patient in the patient's primary language, if possible, and in accordance with department rules information relating to prescription medication ordered by the patient's treating physician.(b) The facility shall also provide the information to the patient's family on request, but only to the extent not otherwise prohibited by state or federal confidentiality laws.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 572.0022
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1363, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 2, eff. 5/27/1997.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1.03, eff. 5/1/1994.