(a) A person may receive emergency services without a determination of an intellectual disability if:
(1) there is persuasive evidence that the person is a person with an intellectual disability;
(2) emergency services are available; and
(3) the person has an urgent need for emergency services.
(b) A determination of an intellectual disability for the person served under this section shall be performed within 30 days after the date the services begin.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 593.0275

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005