Tex. Gov't Code § 501.0665

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 501.0665 - Certain Invasive Searches Prohibited
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), any invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate shall be conducted by a medical professional.
(b) A correctional officer may conduct an invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate only if the officer has a reasonable belief that the inmate is concealing contraband. An officer who conducts a search described by this section shall submit a written report to the warden not later than 72 hours after the search. The report must:
(1) explain the reasons for the search; and
(2) identify any contraband recovered in the search.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 501.0665

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 123,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2019.