(b) A mental health facility that has admitted a person for emergency detention under this section may transport the person to a mental health facility deemed suitable by the local mental health authority …

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Texas Statutes Code , Health and Safety Code; Title 7, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability; Subtitle C, Texas Mental Health Code; Chapter 573, Emergenc...

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE TITLE 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SUBTITLE C. TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE CHAPTER 573. EMERGENCY DETENTION

Mar 27, 2025 · Learn how Texas emergency detention laws balance individual rights with public safety, including legal procedures, medical roles, and due process protections.

(1) A physician shall examine the person as soon as possible within 12 hours after the time the person is apprehended by the peace officer or transported for emergency detention by the person's guardian, …

A mental health facility that has admitted a person for emergency detention under this section may transport the person to a mental health facility deemed suitable by the local mental health authority …

Rights of Persons Apprehended, Detained, or Transported for Emergency Detention. Section 573.026. Transportation After Detention. Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Texas …

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Jan 1, 2024 · Read this complete Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 573.005. Transportation for Emergency Detention by Emergency Medical Services Provider; Memorandum of …