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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 574.153. Rights of Person Admitted to Voluntary Inpatient Treatment

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

(a) A person described by Section 574.151 who is admitted to the inpatient mental health facility for voluntary inpatient mental health services has all of the rights provided by Chapter 576 for a person receiving voluntary or involuntary inpatient mental health services.

(b) A right assured by Section 576.021 may not be waived by the patient, the patient's attorney or guardian, or any other person acting on behalf of the patient.

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