Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 594.041
Medical Evidence

(a)

At least two physicians, at least one of whom must be a psychiatrist, must testify at the transfer hearing. The physicians must have examined the resident not earlier than the 15th day before the date set for the hearing.

(b)

A person may not be transferred to a state mental hospital except on competent medical or psychiatric testimony.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1465, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 594.041 — Medical Evidence, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­594.­htm#594.­041 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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