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Texas Estates Code § 1151.054

Administration of Medication

Rights, Powers, and Duties under Guardianship · Powers and Duties of Guardians Relating to Care of Ward

(a) In this section, "psychoactive medication" has the meaning assigned by Section 574.101, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The guardian of the person of a ward who is not a minor and who is under a protective custody order as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 574, Health and Safety Code, may consent to the administration of psychoactive medication as prescribed by the ward's treating physician regardless of the ward's expressed preferences regarding treatment with psychoactive medication.

Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.

Other codes referenced

Health & Safety § 574.101Health & Safety § 574.021