144.006 – COLLATERAL EFFECTS OF ORDER. (a) A former
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 144.006
Summary
This law allows former mental health patients who successfully petition for an order to deny the existence of related records and admissions. It protects their privacy by enabling them to state that no such order or record exists, affecting both the patients and the facilities involved.
Former patients can deny existence of related records.
Facilities can also deny existence of the order.
Protects privacy of individuals with mental health histories.
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