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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 137.009. Conflicting or Contrary Provisions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter supersede any contrary or conflicting instructions given by:

(1) a medical power of attorney under Subchapter D, Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code;  1 or

(2) a guardian appointed under Title 3, Estates Code,  2 after the execution of the declaration.

(b) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter shall be conclusive evidence of a declarant's preference in a medication hearing under Section 574.106, Health and Safety Code.

1 V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 166.151 et seq.
2 V.T.C.A., Estates Code § 1001.001 et seq.
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