SB 643
AN ACT relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered
Senate Bill • Johnson
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered
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
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered
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