Texas Health and Safety Code 594.041 – Medical Evidence
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(a) At least two physicians, at least one of whom must be a psychiatrist, must testify at the transfer hearing. The physicians must have examined the resident not earlier than the 15th day before the date set for the hearing.
(b) A person may not be transferred to a state mental hospital except on competent medical or psychiatric testimony.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 594.041
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.