Standards of Care

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.053, under Chapter 592. Rights of Persons With An Intellectual Disability.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.053

Sec. 592.053. STANDARDS OF CARE. Medical and dental care and treatment shall be performed under the appropriate supervision of a licensed physician or dentist and shall be consistent with accepted standards of medical and dental practice in the community. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.