The department, consistent with Chapter 420, Government Code, may develop procedures regarding the submission or collection of additional evidence of a sexual assault other than through a forensic medical examination as described by Article 56A.303(a).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims
Subchapter G. Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Not Reporting Assault
Article 56A.302. Applicability
Article 56A.303. Forensic Medical Examination
Article 56A.304. Payment of Fees Related to Examination
Article 56A.305. Payment of Costs for Certain Medical Care
Article 56A.306. Procedures for Transfer and Preservation of Evidence
Article 56A.307. Procedures for Submission or Collection of Additional Evidence