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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 2096

House Author:  Thompson

Effective:  6-17-11

Senate Sponsor:  Ellis


            House Bill 2096 amends the Health and Safety Code to require a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in mental health cases to be filed in the court of appeals for the county in which the order is entered.