Standing Orders For Restraints Prohibited

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.103, under Chapter 592. Rights of Persons With An Intellectual Disability.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.103

Sec. 592.103. STANDING ORDERS FOR RESTRAINTS PROHIBITED. (a) A person may not issue a standing order to administer on an as-needed basis mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center. (b) A person may not administer mechanical or physical restraints to a resident of a state supported living center pursuant to a standing order to administer restraints on an as-needed basis. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 361 (S.B. 41), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.