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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 10 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Taylor v. State.

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1 Taylor v. State Anchor
texapp · 1983
green “a person may not be deprived of his liberty by a temporary involuntary commitment unless there is a showing of a substantial threat of future harm to himself or others.” 7
2 Broussard v. State
texapp · 1992
green “while we are reluctant to deny court-ordered treatment to a woman who is obviously ill, we cannot lower the requirements imposed under section 574.034(c) of the texas mental health code regarding proof by clear and convincing evidence.” 3

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