If an acquitted person is committed under this subchapter, the person's status as a patient or resident is governed by Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except that:

1. (1) transfer to a nonsecure unit is governed by Article 46C.260;
2. (2) modification of the order to direct outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is governed by Article 46C.262; and
3. (3) discharge is governed by Article 46C.268.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.