§ 166.151 Definitions
§ 166.152 Scope and Duration of Authority
§ 166.153 Persons Who May Not Exercise Authority of Agent
§ 166.154 Execution
§ 166.155 Revocation; Effect of Termination of Marriage
§ 166.156 Appointment of Guardian
§ 166.157 Disclosure of Medical Information
§ 166.158 Duty of Health or Residential Care Provider
§ 166.159 Discrimination Relating to Execution of Medical Power of Attorney
§ 166.160 Limitation On Liability
§ 166.161 Liability for Health Care Costs
§ 166.164 Form of Medical Power of Attorney
§ 166.165 Civil Action
§ 166.166 Other Rights or Responsibilities Not Affected

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 166 > Subchapter D - Medical Power of Attorney

  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005