Texas Health And Safety Code § 576.008 Notification Of Protection And Advocacy System

Sec. 576.008. NOTIFICATION OF PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM. A patient shall be informed in writing, at the time of admission and discharge, of the existence, purpose, telephone number, and address of the protection and advocacy system established in this state under the federal Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 10801, et seq.).

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 6.51, eff. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 705, Sec. 4.06, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.

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