Sec. 137.009. CONFLICTING OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS. (a) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter supersede any contrary or conflicting instructions given by: (1) a medical power of attorney under Subchapter D , Chapter 166 , Health and Safety Code; or (2) a guardian appointed under Title 3, Estates Code, after the execution of the declaration. (b) Mental health treatment instructions contained in a declaration executed in accordance with this chapter shall be conclusive evidence of a declarant's preference in a medication hearing under Section 574.106 , Health and Safety Code.
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