Texas § HS.597.042 - SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED

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§ HS.597.042. SURROGATE CONSENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED

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. 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.

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