(a) A client may appeal an order under this subchapter in the manner provided by § 593.056 for an appeal of an order committing the client to a residential care facility.
(b) An order authorizing the administration of medication regardless of the refusal of the client is effective pending an appeal of the order.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 592.158

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.