Sec. 462.012.  RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICATION.  (a)  Each patient receiving treatment in a treatment facility licensed by the department under Chapter 464 has the right to refuse unnecessary or excessive medication.
(b)  Medication may not be used by the treatment facility:
(1)  as punishment; or
(2)  for the convenience of the staff.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1211 (S.B. 1560), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2015.