Tex. Health and Safety Code § 573.011
APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION
Texas · Texas Health and Safety Code · Status: effective
Cite this
- Citation
- Tex. Health and Safety Code § 573.011, APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/674637
- Permanent ID
ys:prov:674637@1- SHA-256
b4e034409915992a375b89098cf4d63382304d8a3cf2fd16bf1cafaa48725790
The hash is SHA-256 of this version's text, with every run of whitespace collapsed to a single space and the ends trimmed. The ID always leads back here, and checking it says whether the text you cited is still the current version.
Full text
(a) An adult may file a written application for the emergency detention of another person.
(b) The application must state:
(1) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences mental illness;
(2) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the person evidences a substantial risk of serious harm to himself or others;
(3) a specific description of the risk of harm;
(4) that the applicant has reason to believe and does believe that the risk of harm is imminent unless the person is immediately restrained;
(5) that the applicant's beliefs are derived from specific recent behavior, overt acts, attempts, or threats;
(6) a detailed description of the specific behavior, acts, attempts, or threats; and
(7) a detailed description of the applicant's relationship to the person whose detention is sought.
(c) The application may be accompanied by any relevant information.