Art. 46C.259. STATUS OF COMMITTED PERSON. If an acquitted person is committed under this subchapter, the person's status as a patient or resident is governed by Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that:
(1) transfer to a nonsecure unit is governed by Article 46C.260;
(2) modification of the order to direct outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is governed by Article 46C.262; and
(3) discharge is governed by Article 46C.268.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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