Section 613.002 - Court Order Authorizing Kidney Donation A district court may authorize the donation of a kidney of a ward with an intellectual disability to a father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister of the ward if:
(1) the guardian of the ward with an intellectual disability consents to the donation; (2) the ward is 12 years of age or older; (3) the ward assents to the kidney transplant; (4) the ward has two kidneys; (5) without the transplant the donee will soon die or suffer severe and progressive deterioration, and with the transplant the donee will probably benefit substantially; (6) there are no medically preferable alternatives to a kidney transplant for the donee; (7) the risks of the operation and the long-term risks to the ward are minimal; (8) the ward will not likely suffer psychological harm; and (9) the transplant will promote the ward's best interests. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 613.002
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 30,Sec. 6.09, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.