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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 593.0275. Emergency Services

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

(a) A person may receive emergency services without a determination of an intellectual disability if:

(1) there is persuasive evidence that the person is a person with an intellectual disability;

(2) emergency services are available; and

(3) the person has an urgent need for emergency services.

(b) A determination of an intellectual disability for the person served under this section shall be performed within 30 days after the date the services begin.

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