Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 571.013
Method of Giving Notice

Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, notice required under this subtitle may be given by delivering a copy of the notice or document in person or in another manner directed by the court that is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Source: Section 571.013 — Method of Giving Notice, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.571.htm#571.013 (accessed May 26, 2025).

571.001
Short Title 571.002
Purpose 571.003
Definitions 571.004
Least Restrictive Appropriate Setting 571.005
Texas Mental Health Code Information Program 571.006
Executive Commissioner and Department Powers 571.007
Delegation of Powers and Duties 571.008
Return of Committed Patient to State of Residence 571.009
Effect of Certain Conditions on Admission or Commitment 571.010
Agent for Service of Process 571.011
Application to Persons Charged with Crime 571.012
Court Hours 571.013
Method of Giving Notice 571.014
Filing Requirements 571.015
Inspection of Court Records 571.016
Representation of State 571.017
Compensation of Court-appointed Personnel 571.018
Costs 571.019
Limitation of Liability 571.020
Criminal Penalties 571.021
Enforcement Officers 571.022
Injunction 571.023
Civil Penalty 571.024
Notice of Suit 571.025
Administrative Penalty 571.026
Recovery of Costs 571.0065
Treatment Methods 571.0066
Prescription Medication Information 571.0067
Restraint and Seclusion 571.0081
Return of Committed Patient to State of Residence 571.0165
Extension of Detention Period 571.0166
Proceedings on Behalf of the State 571.0167
Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 571.013 — Method of Giving Notice, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.571.htm#571.013 (last accessed May 10, 2025).