Sec. 1151.053. COMMITMENT OF WARD. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), a guardian may not voluntarily admit a ward to a public or private inpatient psychiatric facility operated by the Department of State Health Services for care and treatment or to a residential facility operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services for care and treatment. If care and treatment in a psychiatric or residential facility is necessary, the ward or the ward's guardian may: (1) apply for services under Section 593.027 or 593.028 , Health and Safety Code; (2) apply to a court to commit the person under Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, or Chapter 462 , Health and Safety Code; or (3) transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility for a preliminary examination in accordance with Subchapters A and C, Chapter 573 , Health and Safety Code. (b) A guardian of a person younger than 18 years of age may voluntarily admit the ward to a public or private inpatient psychiatric facility for care and treatment. (c) A guardian of a person may voluntarily admit an incapacitated person to a residential care facility for emergency care or respite care under Section 593.027 or 593.028 , Health and Safety Code.
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