Texas HB1938 modifies detention periods and criteria for court-ordered mental health services.
Texas HB1938 amends the Health and Safety Code to adjust the preliminary examination period for mental health protective custody, allowing detention for up to 72 hours. It also modifies the criteria for court-ordered mental health services, requiring clear and convincing evidence of specific conditions for extended and temporary inpatient services. Additionally, it sets limits on the duration of temporary outpatient mental health services, with potential extensions in certain conditions. The changes apply to proceedings occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.
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