Texas SB53 modifies notice and filing requirements in court proceedings for persons with mental illness.
Texas SB53 amends the Health and Safety Code to change how notice is given in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness. Notice can now be delivered by personal delivery or in another manner directed by the court. It also allows for extensions of the filing period under certain conditions, such as hazardous weather or disasters. The bill repeals certain subsections and takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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