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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The department or the hospital administrator of a private mental hospital may transfer an involuntary patient to a federal agency if:
(1) the federal agency sends notice that facilities are available and that the patient is eligible for care or treatment in a facility;
(2) notice of the transfer is sent to the committing court; and
(3) the committing court enters an order approving the transfer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 575.015. Transfer to Federal Facility - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-575-015/
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