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. 593.0275. EMERGENCY SERVICES
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(a) A person may receive emergency services without a determination of mental retardation if:
(1) there is persuasive evidence that the person is a person with mental retardation;
(2) emergency services are available; and
(3) the person has an urgent need for emergency services.
(b) A determination of mental retardation for the person served under this section shall be performed within 30 days after the date the services begin.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.