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(a) A defendant committed to a facility as a result of the proceedings initiated under this chapter, other than a defendant described by Article 46B.104, shall be committed to:
(1) a facility designated by the commission; or
(2) an outpatient treatment program.
(b) A facility or outpatient treatment program may not refuse to accept a placement ordered under this article on the grounds that criminal charges against the defendant are pending.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 46B.106. Civil Commitment Placement: No Finding of Violence - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-46b-106/
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