TX HHS Form 2726. Notification of a Surrogate Consent Committee Hearing

The TX HHS Form 2726, Notification of a Surrogate Consent Committee Hearing, is a crucial document that facilitates the decision-making process for individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions who lack the capacity to make personal treatment decisions. This form is typically used in situations where an individual's treatment needs are being reviewed by a Surrogate Consent Committee (SCC), and it serves as a notification of the hearing date, time, location, and purpose.

The form requires specific information, including the individual's name, relationship to the facility, and type of treatment requested. It also outlines the responsibilities of the SCC, which includes reviewing written evidence and hearing testimony, and determining whether to provide or withhold consent for the proposed treatment. The form emphasizes the importance of attendance at the hearing, as individuals have the right to present evidence or testimony personally or through a representative.

If the SCC's decision is not in line with an individual's wishes, they have the right to appeal the decision by filing a petition in the probate court or court having jurisdiction for the county in which the individual resides. The form provides instructions on the appeal process and emphasizes the importance of timely filing, as appeals must be submitted no later than 15 days after the effective date of the committee's determination.

• This form is used to notify individuals of a Surrogate Consent Committee hearing to review treatment decisions for individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• The SCC reviews written evidence and hears testimony regarding the need for proposed treatment.
• Individuals have the right to attend the hearing, present evidence or testimony personally or through a representative, and appeal the decision if necessary.