INFORMING COURTS OF COMMITMENT OPTIONS.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 533.053.
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The department shall develop and implement a procedure through which a court that has the authority to commit a person who is incompetent to stand trial or who has been acquitted by reason of insanity under Chapters 46B and 46C , Code of Criminal Procedure, is aware of all of the commitment options for the person, including jail diversion and community-based programs. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1306 (H.B. 3793 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026