Exceptions

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.003, under Chapter 597. Capacity of Clients To Consent To Treatment.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.003

Sec. 597.003. EXCEPTIONS. (a) This chapter does not apply to decisions for the following: (1) experimental research; (2) abortion; (3) sterilization; (4) management of client funds; and (5) electroconvulsive treatment. (b) This chapter does not apply to campus-based facilities operated by the department. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Reenacted by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 538, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999. SUBCHAPTER B. ASSESSMENT OF CLIENT'S CAPACITY; INCAPACITATED CLIENTS WITHOUT GUARDIANS