(a) A defendant committed to a facility as a result of the proceedings initiated under this chapter, other than a defendant described by Article 46B.104, shall be committed to:
(1) a facility designated by the commission; or
(2) an outpatient treatment program.
(b) A facility or outpatient treatment program may not refuse to accept a placement ordered under this article on the grounds that criminal charges against the defendant are pending.

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 46B.106

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.