Section 573.011 - Application for Emergency Detention(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.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 573.011
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.