89th Legislature, Regular Session
SB 2730
Relating to the preliminary examination of a person transported to a general hospital's emergency department.
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By: Cook S.B. No. 2730 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the preliminary examination of a person transported to a general hospital's emergency department BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 573.021, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to a person transported under 573.001 to a hospital emergency department unless the person remains in custody of a peace officer at the facility or the facility is otherwise licensed to provide mental health services.