Patient Desire Supersedes Directive

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.037, under Chapter 166.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.037

Sec. 166.037. PATIENT DESIRE SUPERSEDES DIRECTIVE. The desire of a qualified patient, including a qualified patient younger than 18 years of age, supersedes the effect of a directive. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 672.007 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.