Texas Statutes
§ 597.042 — SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT.
Texas § 597.042
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Bluebook
Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 597.042 (2026).
Text
Sec. 597.042. SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT.
(a)For cases in which there is no guardian or surrogate decision-maker available, the department shall establish and maintain a list of individuals qualified to serve on a surrogate consent committee.
(b)The department shall provide the staff and assistance necessary to perform the duties prescribed by this subchapter.
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Legislative History
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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 597.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 597.002
RULES.§ 597.003
EXCEPTIONS.§ 597.041
SURROGATE DECISION-MAKERS.§ 597.043
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP.§ 597.044
APPLICATION FOR TREATMENT DECISION.§ 597.046
PREREVIEW OF APPLICATION.§ 597.047
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.§ 597.048
REVIEW OF APPLICATION.§ 597.049
DETERMINATION OF BEST INTEREST.§ 597.050
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION.§ 597.051
EFFECT OF COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATION.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
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