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Advanced Directives for Medical Care

WebA "directive to physicians" is a legal document that allows a person to outline their preferences for medical care. They are often used to leave specific instructions for …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Laws

WebState & Local Vaccine Mandates Prohibited in Texas. Prohibitions on COVID-19 mandates for masks, vaccines, and closures were passed during the 88th Regular Session. These …

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Guides: Privacy and Personal Information: Medical Records

WebThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires the creation of national standards to protect a person's individually …

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Medical Powers of Attorney

WebA medical power of attorney is usually a kind of durable power of attorney - meaning that it will last after the principal has been incapacitated. According to Section …

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Cannabis and the Law

WebTexas Law. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481. The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for …

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Medical Abortions

WebReport the abortion to the Department of Health and Human Services as required by Health & Safety Code 245.011. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter …

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Guides: COVID-19 & Texas Law: General Information

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic became widespread in March of 2020 and disrupted almost all aspects of everyday life, including work, school, healthcare, housing, court …

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Guides: COVID-19 & Texas Law: Nursing Homes

WebTexas Law. In November 2021, Texas voters approved Proposition 6 (Senate Joint Resolution 19), a proposal to amend the Texas Constitution. The amendment …

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Criminal Penalties

WebSection 171.065 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. This section makes providing a medical abortion in violation of Subchapter D of this chapter a state jail …

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Guides: COVID-19 & Texas Law: Employment

WebA new law prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This law covers employees, contractors, and applicants. These …

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Durable Powers of Attorney

WebA durable power of attorney is generally used to make plans for the care of your finances, property, and investments in the event that you can no longer handle your …

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History of Abortion Laws

WebMost notably, it created Chapter 697 of the Health and Safety Code. This chapter required embryonic or fetal tissue to be cremated or given a burial. The federal …

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Guides: Cannabis and the Law: Recreational Use

WebSection 481.122 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Makes the knowing delivery of a controlled substance, including marijuana, to a person younger than 18 …

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Wills and Directives

WebThe Texas Dept. of Health and Human Services has a list of several resources and programs for seniors. Department of State Health Services - Alzheimer's Disease …

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General Information

WebA guardianship is a legal relationship created by the court to allow the appointment of someone (the guardian) to be responsible for decision-making for …

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Noise & Nuisances

WebNuisance is a common term used to refer a condition that may cause someone, often a neighbor, to feel inconvenienced or annoyed. Nuisances can be either public …

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