Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION |
Subtitle D. PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION ACT |
Chapter 593. ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT TO MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES |
Subchapter B. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION TO VOLUNTARY MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES |
Sec. 593.024. APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES
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(a) An application for voluntary admission to a residential care facility must be made according to department rules and contain a statement of the reasons for which placement is requested.
(b) Voluntary admission includes regular voluntary admission, emergency admission, and respite care.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.