Sec. 137.009. CONFLICTING OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS

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(a) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter supersede any contrary or conflicting instructions given by:
(1) a durable power of attorney under Chapter 135; or
(2) a guardian appointed under Chapter XIII, Texas Probate Code, after the execution of the declaration.
(b) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter shall be conclusive evidence of a declarant's preference in a medication hearing under Section 574.106, Health and Safety Code.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1318, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

                    
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