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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 13.002 — ADMISSION OF OTHER PATIENTS

HS § 13.002Title 2. HEALTH · Part A. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES · Ch. 13. DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS AND RESPIRATORY FACILITIES · Art. A. CARE AND TREATMENT IN DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS

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(a)The department may admit to any hospital under its supervision a patient who:
(1)is eligible to receive patient services under a department program; and
(2)will benefit from hospitalization.
(b)Admission to a hospital as authorized under this section is subject to the availability of:
(1)appropriate space after the needs of eligible tuberculosis and chronic respiratory disease patients have been met; and
(2)trained medical personnel for the necessary medical care and treatment.
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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0049, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 13.002 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.