SECTION 417.517. References

Reference is made to the following statutes, rules, and TDMHMR operating instructions:

(1) Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapters 242, 481, and 577;

(2) Probate Code, Chapter 13;

(3) Whistleblower Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-16a;

(4) Texas Penal Code, §§22.011, 22.021, 43.01, and 43.21;

(5) Texas Family Code, Chapter 31;

(6) Chapter 404, Subchapter E of this title (relating to Rights of Persons Receiving Mental Health Services);

(7) Chapter 405, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Voluntary and Involuntary Behavioral Interventions in Mental Health Programs;

(8) Chapter 405, Subchapter H of this title (relating to Behavior Management--Facilities Serving Persons With Mental Retardation);

(9) Chapter 711 of Title 40 (concerning Investigations in TDMHMR Facilities and Related Programs).

(10) Human Resources Operating Instruction 407-12;

(11) Investigative Medical Peer Review Operating Instruction, 417-19;

(12) Investigative Nursing Peer Review Operating Instruction, 408-1;

(13) Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §81.006; and

(14) 42 USC §10805(a)(4) and §15043(a)(2)(I).

Source Note: The provisions of this §417.517 adopted to be effective April 23, 2003, 28 TexReg 3354