HB 3163
AN ACT relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Modifies the legal requirements for filing mental health services applications by specifying the county where such applications must be submitted. The application must now be filed in the county where the person is located at the time of filing, was apprehended, or is currently receiving mental health services. The changes will apply to applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025, providing clearer guidance for individuals seeking court-ordered mental health services.
Bill Text
relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered mental health services must be filed. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 574.001(b), Health and Safety Code, is (b) Except as provided by Subsection (f), the application must be filed with the county clerk in the county in which the (2) is located at the time the application is filed [is (3) was apprehended under Chapter 573; or (4) is receiving mental health services by court order or under Subchapter A, Chapter 573. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act to Section 574.001, Health and Safety Code, applies only to an application for court-ordered mental health services submitted on or after the SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered
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