Texas Scorecard by Emily Wilkerson | July 6, 2022
Texas has made great strides for defending children in the womb, but legislators are failing many adults and children who are fighting for their lives in hospitals.Due to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, people across Texas and the nation are discussing the need to protect life. However, many are unaware of an anti-life law in Texas, referred to as the 10-day rule, until it becomes personal.
Under the Texas Advance Directives Act (Chapter 166.046 of the Texas Health and Safety Code), hospital committees have the authority to decide to stop treatment on a patient for any reason.
The law, passed in 1999, also applies to patients receiving life-sustaining treatment, even if they are conscious and opting to continue treatment.
Affected patients are given 10 days to arrange an emergency transfer to another hospital or facility that is willing to continue life-sustaining treatment. However, the process is complicated.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/could-abolishing-the-10-day-rule-be-texas-next-pro-life-victory/
