(a) A client may appeal an order under this subchapter in the manner provided by § 593.056 for an appeal of an order committing the client to a residential care facility.
(b) An order authorizing the administration of medication regardless of the refusal of the client is effective pending an appeal of the order.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 592.158

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.