Texas § HS.594.041 - MEDICAL EVIDENCE
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§ HS.594.041. MEDICAL EVIDENCE
MEDICAL EVIDENCE. (a) At least two physicians, at least one of whom must be a psychiatrist, must testify at the transfer hearing. The physicians must have examined the resident not earlier than the 15th day before the date set for the hearing. (b) A person may not be transferred to a state mental hospital except on competent medical or psychiatric testimony. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.1465, eff. April 2, 2015.
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