(a) Immediately after the filing of a petition under § 841.041, a person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter is entitled to the assistance of counsel at all stages of the proceeding.
(b) If the person is indigent, the court shall appoint counsel as appropriate under § 841.005 to assist the person.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 841.144

  • 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