Texas Health And Safety Code § 263.084 Discharge Of Patients

Sec. 263.084. DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS. (a) The superintendent shall temporarily or permanently discharge a patient from the hospital if the patient:

(1) is not sick or injured or recovers from the sickness or injury;

(2) wilfully or habitually violates hospital rules; or

(3) is not suitable for treatment for any other reason.

(b) The superintendent shall make a full report of a discharge of a patient from the hospital at the next meeting of the board of managers after the discharge.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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