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st21 EditionTexas LawsRelating to Mental HealthReflecting changes in law passed by the85th Legislature, Regular Session – 2017The laws reflected in this edition include both substantive and nonsubstantive revisions to the law passed by the 85th Legislature. References toagencies, such as the Department of State Health Services have been updatedalong with revisions to reflect the governance of the agency by the Healthand Human Services Executive Commissioner.Additionally, due to the myriad of legislatively directed changes to thecomposition and structure of Department of State Health Services and theHealth and Human Services Commission, which are slated to take place overthe next few years, the agency names associated with certain functions citedin law may not accurately depict the entity which is currently performingthose duties.Disclaimer – The information contained in this book does not constitute theprovision of legal advice. While every attempt has been made to ensure theaccuracy of the information contained in this book, the Health and HumanServices Commission, its officers and employees disclaim any responsibility forany errors in content or formatting that may be contained herein.Published by theHealth and Human Services CommissionAustin, TexasJune 2017
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Below is an index with interactive links to the bills that made thesubstantive revisions in law passed by the 85th Legislature.INDEX TO SECTIONS AFFECTED BY 85TH LEG., R.S.CodeSectionSubEffectBillSectionHealth & Safety Code532.0131(d)AmendsSB 14889.004Health & Safety Code551.041AmendsSB 15651Health & Safety Code551.041AmendsSB 15651Health & Safety Code552.002AddsHB 4357Health & Safety Code571.013AmendsSB 19121Health & Safety Code571.014(c)AmendsSB 19122Health & Safety Code571.014(d)RepealsSB 19125Health & Safety Code571.0168AddsSB 19123Health & Safety Code571.0169AddsSB 19123Health & Safety Code572.001AmendsHB 741Health & Safety Code572.001AmendsHB 741Health & Safety Code573.0001AddsSB 3441Health & Safety Code573.001(d)AmendsSB 3442Health & Safety Code573.002(a)AmendsSB 3443Health & Safety Code573.002(d)AmendsSB 3443Health & Safety Code573.002(e)AmendsSB 3443Health & Safety Code573.0021AddsSB 109613Health & Safety Code573.005AddsSB 3444Health & Safety Code573.021(a)AmendsSB 3445Health & Safety Code574.010(b)AmendsSB 19124Health & Safety Code574.034(g)AmendsSB 132633Health & Safety Code576.002(b)AmendsSB 148822.047Health & Safety Code614.0032(b)AmendsSB 132634Health & Safety Code614.0032(c)RepealsSB 132635(3)Criminal Procedure Code16.22AmendsSB 13262Criminal Procedure Code16.22AmendsSB 18492.01Criminal Procedure Code16.23AddsSB 18492.02Criminal Procedure Code46B.001AmendsSB 13265Criminal Procedure Code46B.0095(a)AmendsSB 13267Criminal Procedure Code46B.0095(b)AmendsSB 13267Criminal Procedure Code46B.0095(c)AmendsSB 13267Criminal Procedure Code46B.0095(d)AmendsSB 13267Criminal Procedure Code46B.010AmendsSB 13268Criminal Procedure Code46B.026AmendsSB 13269Criminal Procedure Code46B.026(c)RepealsSB 132635(1)Criminal Procedure Code46B.071(a)AmendsSB 132610(c)(c)
INDEX TO SECTIONS AFFECTED BY 85TH LEG., R.S. (continued)CodeSectionCriminal Procedure CodeSubEffectBillSection46B.0711AddsSB 132611Criminal Procedure Code46B.072AmendsSB 132612Criminal Procedure Code46B.072(a-1)AmendsSB 132613Criminal Procedure Code46B.072(b)AmendsSB 132613Criminal Procedure Code46B.072(c)AmendsSB 132613Criminal Procedure Code46B.072(d)AmendsSB 132613Criminal Procedure Code46B.073AmendsSB 132614Criminal Procedure Code46B.073(b)AmendsSB 132614Criminal Procedure Code46B.073(c)AmendsSB 132614Criminal Procedure Code46B.073(d)AmendsSB 132614Criminal Procedure Code46B.073(e)AmendsSB 132614Criminal Procedure Code46B.074(a)AmendsSB 132615Criminal Procedure Code46B.075AmendsSB 132616Criminal Procedure Code46B.0755(a)AmendsSB 132617Criminal Procedure Code46B.0755(b)AmendsSB 132617Criminal Procedure Code46B.0755(d)AmendsSB 132617Criminal Procedure Code46B.076AmendsSB 132618Criminal Procedure Code46B.077AmendsSB 132619Criminal Procedure Code46B.078AmendsSB 132620Criminal Procedure Code46B.079AmendsSB 132621Criminal Procedure Code46B.080AmendsSB 132622Criminal Procedure Code46B.0805AddsSB 132623Criminal Procedure Code46B.081AmendsSB 132624Criminal Procedure Code46B.082AmendsSB 132625Criminal Procedure Code46B.0825AddsSB 132623Criminal Procedure Code46B.083AmendsSB 132626Criminal Procedure Code46B.084(a-1)(1)AmendsSB 132627Criminal Procedure Code46B.086(a)AmendsSB 132628Criminal Procedure Code46B.086(b)AmendsSB 132628Criminal Procedure Code46B.086(c)AmendsSB 132628Criminal Procedure Code46B.086(d)AmendsSB 132628Criminal Procedure Code46B.090(f)AmendsSB 132629Criminal Procedure Code46B.090(l)AmendsSB 132629Criminal Procedure Code46B.090(n)AmendsSB 132629Criminal Procedure Code46B.090(o)RepealsSB 132635(2)Criminal Procedure Code46B.091AddsSB 132630(a)
TABLE OF CONTENTSHEALTH AND SAFETY CODE - TITLE 7.MENTAL HEALTH ANDINTELLECTUAL DISABILITYPART I - SUBTITLE A. SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITHMENTAL ILLNESS OR AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYCHAPTER 531. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO MENTAL HEALTH ANDINTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICESSection531.001 Purpose; Policy . 3531.002 Definitions . 3531.0021. Reference to State School, Superintendent, or Local Mental Retardation Authority. . 5CHAPTER 532. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO DEPARTMENTOF STATE HEALTH 532.0131Definitions; Mental Health Components of Department . 5Medical Director . 5Heads of Department Mental Health Facilities . 5Advisory Committees . 6Forensic Director . 6Forensic Work Group . 6CHAPTER 533. Powers and Duties of Department of State Health ServicesSubchapter A. General Powers and ons . 7Commissioner’s Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict with Other Law . 7Gifts and Grants . 7Use of Funds for Volunteer Programs in Local Authorities and Community Centers . 7Liens . 7Easements . 8Reporting of Allegations against Physician . 8Use of Criminal History Record Information . 9Exchange of Employment Records. 9Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability . 9Exchange of Patient Records . 9Collection and Maintenance of Information Regarding Persons foundNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity . 9Information Relating to Condition. 10Cooperation of State Agencies . 10Responsibility of Local Mental Health Authorities in Making Treatment Recommendations . 10Unannounced Inspections . 10Certain Procurements of Goods and Services by Service Providers. 10Participation in Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program . 11i
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties Relating to Provision of Mental Health ServicesSection533.031 Definitions .11533.032 Long-Range Planning .12533.0325 Continuum of Services in Campus Facilities .13533.033 Determination of Required Range of Mental Health Services .13533.0335 Comprehensive Assessment and Resource Allocation Process .13533.034 Authority to Contract for Community-Based Services .13533.0345 State Agency Service Standards .13533.035 Local Mental Health Authorities .13533.0352 Local Authority Planning for Local Service Area .14533.03521 Local Network Development Plan Creation and Approval .14533.0354 Disease Management Practices and Jail Diversion Measures of Local MentalHealth Authorities .15533.0356 Local Behavioral Health Authorities .16533.0357 Best Practices Clearinghouse for Local Mental Health Authorities.16533.0358 Local Mental Health Authority’s Provision of Services as Provider of Last Resort .17533.0359 Rulemaking for Local Mental Health Authorities .17533.037 Service Programs and Sheltered Workshops .17533.040 Services for Children and Youth.18533.0415 Memorandum of Understanding on Interagency Training.18533.042 Evaluation of Elderly Residents.19533.043 Proposals for Geriatric, Extended, and Transitional Care.19533.051 Allocation of Outpatient Mental Health Services and Beds in State Hospitals 20533.0515 Regional Allocation of Mental Health Beds 21533.052 Contracting with Certain Mental Health Service Providers and Facilitiesto Provide Services and Beds for Certain Persons .23533.053 Informing Courts of Commitment Options .23Subchapter D. Powers and Duties Relating to Department 844533.085533.087Development of Facility Budgets .23Determination of Savings in Facilities .23Criteria for Expansion, Closure, or Consolidation of Facility .23Management of Surplus Real Property .23Mental Health Community Services Account .24Facilities for Inmate and Parolee Care .24Lease of Real Property.24Subchapter E. Jail Diversion ProgramSection533.108Prioritization of Funding for Diversion of Persons from Incarceration in Certain Counties .25CHAPTER 534. Community ServicesSubchapter A. Community CentersSection534.0001 Definitions .25534.001 Establishment .26ii
534.039534.040Purpose and Policy . 26Board of Trustees for Center Established by One Local Agency . 27Board of Trustees for Center Established by At Least Two Local Agencies. 27Procedures Relating to Board of Trustees Membership . 27Terms; Vacancies . 27Training . 27Qualifications; Conflict of Interest; Removal . 28Prohibited Activities by Former Officers or Employees; Offense . 29Administration by Board . 29Meetings . 29Executive Director . 29Personnel . 29Nepotism. 30Advisory Committees . 30Cooperation of Departments . 30Budget; Request for Funds . 30Provision of Services . 30For Whom Services May Be Provided . 30Screening and Continuing Care Services. 31Fees for Services. 31Trust Exemption . 31Gifts and Grants . 31Contribution by Local Agency . 31Acquisition and Construction of Property and Facilities by Community Center. 31Approval and Notification Requirements . 32Financing of Property and Improvements . 32Sale of Real Property Acquired Solely Through Private Gift or Grant . 33Surplus Personal Property . 33Research . 33Limitation on Department Control and Review. 33Review, Audit and Appeal Procedures . 34Financial Audit . 34Program Audit . 34Appointment of Manager or Management Team. 34Power and Duties of Management Team . 35Restoring Management to Center . 35Subchapter B. Community Based Mental Health 1534.0602Definitions . 35Rules and Standards. 36Required Community-Based Mental Health Services . 36Joint Discharge Planning . 36Designation of Provider . 36Contracts for Certain Community Services . 36Coordination of Activities . 37Respite Care. 37Standards of Care. 37Contract Compliance for Local Authorities . 37Program and Service Monitoring and Review of Local Authorities. 37Coordinated Program Audits of Local Authorities . 38Financial Audits of Local Authorities . 38iii
nal Financial Audit Activity .38Program and Service Monitoring and Review of Certain Community Services.38Peer Review Organization .39Contract Renewal.39Renewal of Certain Contracts for Community Services .39Local Match Requirement .39Fee Collection Policy .39Notice of Denial, Reduction, or Termination of Services .39Audits.40Criteria for Providing Funds for Start-up Costs .40Use of Prospective Payment Funds.40Advisory Committee .40Subchapter C. Health Maintenance .155534.156Health Maintenance Organization Certificate of Authority .41Laws and Rules .41Application of Laws and Rules .41Applicability of Specific Laws .42Consideration of Bids .42Conditions for Certain Contracts .42SUBTITLE B. STATE FACILITIESCHAPTER 551. General ProvisionsSubchapter A. General Powers and Duties Relating to State 05551.006551.007551.009Definitions .42Prohibition of Interest .42Deposit of Patient or Client Funds .42Benefit Fund .43Disbursement of Patient or Client Funds .43Facility Standards .43Building and Improvement Program .43Hill Country Local Mental Health Authority Crisis Stabilization Unit .43Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable to Facility Superintendent or 6Powers and Duties of Superintendents .44Powers and Duties of State Supported Living Center Director .44Superintendent's or Director’s Duty to Admit Commissioner and Executive Commissioner .45Duty to Report Missing Patient or Client .45Person Performing Business Manager Functions .45Subchapter C. Powers and Duties Relating to Patient or Client CareSection551.041551.042Medical and Dental Treatment.45Outpatient Clinics .46iv
Section551.044Occupational Therapy Programs . 46CHAPTER 552. State HospitalsSubchapter A. General ProvisionsSection552.0011 Definitions . 46552.002 Carrying of Handgun by License Holder in State Hospital . 46Subchapter B. Indigent and Nonindigent 552.017552.018552.019Classification and Definition of Patients . 47Support of Indigent and Nonindigent Patients . 47Child Support Payments for Benefit of Patient. 47Investigation to Determine Means of Support . 48Fees . 48Sliding Fee Schedule . 48Trust Principals . 48Filing of Claims . 49Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to State s of Illegal Drug Use; Policy .49State Hospital Employee Training 49Information Management, Reporting, and Tracking System .50Risk Assessment Protocols .51Subchapter D. Inspector General DutiesSection552.101552.102552.103552.104Assisting Law Enforcement Agencies with Certain Investigations .51Summary Report 51Annual Status Report .51Retaliation Prohibited 52CHAPTER 554. State Centers and HomesSubchapter A. Waco Center for YouthSection554.0001 Definitions . 52554.001 Admission of Certain Juveniles . 52554.002 Services . 52PART II - SUBTITLE C. TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODECHAPTER 571. General ProvisionsSection571.001571.002571.003571.004Short Title . 55Purpose . 55Definitions . 55Least Restrictive Appropriate Setting . 56v
024571.025571.026Texas Mental Health Code Information Program .56Executive Commissioner and Department Powers .57Treatment Methods .57Prescription Medication Information .57Restraint and Seclusion .57Delega
criminal procedure code 46b.091 adds sb 1326 30 . i table of contents health and safety code - title 7. mental health andintellectual disability part i - subtitle a. services for persons with mental illness or an intellectual disability chapter 531. provisions generally applicable to mental health and
