Tex. Gov't Code § 501.0668

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 501.0668 - Duties Following Miscarriage or Physical or Sexual Assault of Pregnant Inmate
(a) In this section:
(1) "Physical assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.01 or 22.02, Penal Code.
(2) "Sexual assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.011 or 22.021, Penal Code.
(b) As soon as practicable after receiving a report of a miscarriage or physical or sexual assault of a pregnant inmate, the department shall ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly:
(1) review the health care services provided to the inmate; and
(2) order additional health care services, including obstetrical and gynecological services and mental health services, as appropriate.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 501.0668

Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 424,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.