Sec. 462.012. RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICATION. (a) Each patient receiving treatment in a treatment facility licensed by the department under Chapter 464 has the right to refuse unnecessary or excessive medication. (b) Medication may not be used by the treatment facility: (1) as punishment; or (2) for the convenience of the staff. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1211 (S.B. 1560), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2015.
Right To Refuse Medication
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 462.012, under Treatment of Persons With Chemical Dependencies.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 462.012