Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 3342	House Author:  Naishtat
Effective:  6-17-11	Senate Sponsor:  Rodriguez

House Bill 3342 amends the Health and Safety Code to clarify that provisions establishing who represents the state in certain hearings under the Texas Mental Health Code are applicable to a hearing regarding the administration of medication to a patient under order for inpatient mental health services.  The bill sets out requirements relating to habeas corpus proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code, including requirements relating to the filing of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus arising from a commitment order, the state as party in certain habeas corpus proceedings, and representation of the state in certain habeas corpus proceedings.