SECTION 306.151. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to address the interrelated roles and responsibilities of state mental health facilities, local mental health authorities, and local behavioral health authorities in the delivery of mental health services to individuals. This subchapter establishes criteria and provides guidelines related to:

(1) clinically appropriate patient placement based on screening and assessment of the individual;

(2) timely access to evaluation and mental health treatment services in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting of care; and

(3) effectively, and without interruption, transitioning care between service types and providers for individuals receiving mental health services at state mental health facilities, local mental health authorities, and local behavioral health authorities.

Source Note: The provisions of this §306.151 adopted to be effective May 20, 2020, 45 TexReg 3301