Tex. Educ. Code Section 73.403
Operation of Commitment Center

Harris County, the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, or both of those entities, may operate on the premises of the Harris County Psychiatric Center a commitment center, the functions of which may include patient screening, intake, and admissions (both voluntary and involuntary) to the Harris County Psychiatric Center as may be provided for in a lease and operating agreement or a sublease and operating agreement as authorized under Section 73.405 (Operations). The functions of the Harris County Psychiatric Commitment Center located on the premises of the Harris County Psychiatric Center both in terms of operation and in terms of funding shall not be the responsibility of the Health and Human Services Commission or The University of Texas System. As may be provided for in a lease and operating agreement or a sublease and operating agreement, The University of Texas System may charge for any support services provided by the Harris County Psychiatric Center to the commitment center.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 848, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 965), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 73.403 — Operation of Commitment Center, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­73.­htm#73.­403 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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