1151.054 – ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION. (a) In this
Texas Estates Code § 1151.054
Summary
This law allows guardians of adult wards under protective custody to consent to psychoactive medication prescribed by a physician, even if the ward disagrees. It specifically applies to cases where the ward is not a minor and is under a protective order.
Guardians can consent to psychoactive medication for adult wards.
Applies only to wards under protective custody orders.
Consent is valid regardless of the ward's treatment preferences.
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