Transfer To Federal Facility

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 575.015, under Chapter 575. Admission and Transfer Procedures For Inpatient Services.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 575.015

Sec. 575.015. TRANSFER TO FEDERAL FACILITY. The department or the hospital administrator of a private mental hospital may transfer an involuntary patient to a federal agency if: (1) the federal agency sends notice that facilities are available and that the patient is eligible for care or treatment in a facility; (2) notice of the transfer is sent to the committing court; and (3) the committing court enters an order approving the transfer. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.