137.009 – CONFLICTING OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS. (a) Mental
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 137.009
Summary
This law establishes that mental health treatment instructions in a declaration take precedence over conflicting instructions from a medical power of attorney or a guardian. It ensures that individuals' wishes regarding mental health care are honored, even if other legal documents suggest otherwise.
Mental health treatment instructions supersede conflicting powers of attorney.
Guardianship instructions are overridden if declared after the mental health declaration.
Protects individual autonomy in mental health care decisions.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's CONFLICTING OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS. (a) Mental law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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