Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 321 – Provision of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Rehabilitation Services
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| § 321.001 | Definitions |
| § 321.002 | Bill of Rights |
| § 321.003 | Suit for Harm Resulting From Violation |
| § 321.004 | Penalties |
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 321 - Provision of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Rehabilitation Services
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005