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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 571. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(7 days ago) Web(3) regularly visit each mental health facility to review the commitment procedure for each new patient admitted after the last visit; and (4) visit a mental health facility to investigate a complaint made by a patient or by a person on behalf of a patient. Added by Acts 1991, …

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.571.htm

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Involuntary Commitment in Texas Texas Law Help

(4 days ago) WebIf you are in a private psychiatric facility, you have a right to complain to the HHSC Health Facility Compliance Group by calling 1-800-458-9858 Option 5 or emailing [email protected] . This article explains the involuntary commitment process and the rights of an inpatient in a mental health facility.

https://texaslawhelp.org/article/involuntary-commitment-in-texas

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TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL AND …

(1 days ago) WebThe JCMH is indebted to Chris Lopez with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, who faithfully compiled his publication, Texas Laws Relating to Mental Health, and continually updates it with legislative changes. Mental health practitioners and professionals across the state rely on his publication, which is currently in its 23rd edition.

http://www.texasjcmh.gov/media/rckdemoa/code-book-2021-22.pdf

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE - Texas Constitution and Statutes

(7 days ago) WebA mental health facility or hospital emergency department may not require a peace officer or emergency medical services personnel to execute any form other than this form as a predicate to accepting for temporary admission a person detained by a peace officer under Section 573.001, Health and Safety Code, and transported by the officer under

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.573.htm

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TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL AND …

(5 days ago) Webof the Texas Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law: Selected Statutes for the Commission and expert in mental health law. Lopez has compiled and updated the many statutes necessary Health Facilities Subtitle F. Powers and Duties of Hospitals Chapter 313. Consent to Medical Treatment Act, 313.001 to 313.008

https://www.texasjcmh.gov/media/5objdazx/tx-mental-health-pdf-2023-2024.pdf

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Discharge Rights of Patients in Inpatient Mental Health Facilities

(4 days ago) WebThis article explains rights regarding discharge and discharge planning for patients in inpatient mental health facilities. TexasLawHelp.org is managed by Texas Legal Services Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TLSC provides free legal services to underserved Texans in need of education, advice, and representation.

https://texaslawhelp.org/article/disability-and-discharge-rights-from-a-mental-health-facility

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE - Texas Constitution and Statutes

(8 days ago) WebMENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. SUBTITLE C. TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE. CHAPTER 577A. PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL YOUTH TREATMENT FACILITIES a private mental hospital or other mental health facility licensed under Chapter 577. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1032 (H.B. 3121), Sec. 2, eff. …

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.577A.htm

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Texas Administrative Code - Secretary of State of Texas

(Just Now) WebPersons receiving mental health services from department facilities, community centers, and psychiatric hospitals have the following rights. (1) The rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges guaranteed by the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Texas unless they have been restricted by specific provisions of law.

https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=25&pt=1&ch=404&rl=154

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Health & Safety Code Section 574.045 - Texas.Public.Law

(7 days ago) WebA person who under Subsection (a) (1), (2), or (5) is authorized by the court to transport a person to a mental health facility may contract with a qualified transportation service provider that is included on the list established and maintained as required by Section 574.0455 (List of Qualified Transportation Service Providers) by the

https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._health_and_safety_code_section_574.045

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Texas Severe Mental Illness Information, Laws, & Helpful Resources

(Just Now) WebTEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 574.0345 (a). The judge may order a proposed patient to receive court-ordered temporary [up to 90 days] outpatient mental health services only if: (1) the judge finds that appropriate mental health services are available to the proposed patient; and (2) the judge or jury finds, from clear and convincing evidence, that: (A) the …

https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/map_directory/texas/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Texas Giffords

(5 days ago) WebMental Health Reporting in Texas. Last updated December 31, 2023 . Federal law generally prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition by people who have been found by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority to be a danger to themselves or others, or to “lack [] the mental capacity to contract or manage [their] own …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-texas/

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COMMITTED TO HEALING: INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT …

(2 days ago) WebPrepared as a Public Service by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and Distributed by the State Bar of Texas. For Additional Copies Please Contact: Public Information Department State Bar of Texas P.O. Box 12487 Austin, Texas 78711-2487 (800) 204-2222, Ext. 1800 www.texasbar.com. 35819 01/08.

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New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled The Texas Tribune

(2 days ago) WebState leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new $305 million hospital, part of an $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s aging psychiatric hospital system. Austin State Hospital is a new 240-bed

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-psychiatric-hospitals-mental-health/

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Mental health diversion center to provide respite and outpatient …

(3 days ago) WebThe Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, which operates programs in collaboration with local law enforcement to reduce unnecessary arrests and hospitalizations of justice

https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2024/05/15/mental-health-diversion-center-to-provide-respite-and-outpatient-care/73612081007/

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Texas Requires Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare Worke

(3 days ago) WebQuick Hits. Texas healthcare facilities must be in compliance with SB 240’s provisions requiring the adoption of workplace violence prevention policies and plans by September 1, 2024. Senate

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/under-sb-240-texas-healthcare-facilities-will-be-required-to-adopt-workplace

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Tarrant inmate has mental capacity of child. ‘He needs care.’ Fort

(3 days ago) WebTarrant inmate has mental capacity of a child. His mother is begging DA to get him care. Jail cells at the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Chris Torres

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article288594290.html

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Molina Healthcare to host seniors' mental health event in Socorro

(3 days ago) WebThe event will also feature a painting activity and light refreshments. Embracing Mental Health in Aging will take place Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Rio Vista Community Center

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/molina-healthcare-to-host-seniors-mental-health-event-in-socorro-rio-vista-community-center-901-n-rio-vista-road-texas-grandparents-social-club

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A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming

(9 days ago) WebA Minnesota city has agreed not to disclose private medical information about renters with mental health issues and to pay $175,000 to resolve a complaint from the federal government that the city

https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/ap-health/ap-a-minnesota-city-will-rewrite-an-anti-crime-law-seen-as-harming-mentally-ill-residents/

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Do States with Easier Access to Guns have More Suicide Deaths by …

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/do-states-with-easier-access-to-guns-have-more-suicide-deaths-by-firearm/

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health regions from 32 to 7 districts.

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WebWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, inpatient, and residential behavioral health facilities and creating new mental health resources for Californians across the state.. REDWOOD CITY – Today, while visiting a …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Law enforcement leaders eye therapy dogs as potential boost to …

(7 days ago) WebRecently published research also suggests that an officer’s mental health may be linked to their risk of on-duty misconduct.. The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, which

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/law-enforcement-leaders-eye-therapy-dogs-as-potential-boost-to-officer-mental-health/

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