Sec. 159.011. INFORMATION ABOUT EMBRYO DONATION. (a) In this section:
(1) "Assisted reproduction" has the meaning assigned by Section 160.102, Family Code.
(2) "Embryo donation" means the act of transferring to another person a human embryo for implantation in any person who is not a genetic parent of the human embryo or the spouse of a genetic parent of the human embryo.
(3) "Human embryo" means a genetically complete living organism of the species Homo sapiens, from the single-cell fertilized egg to the blastocyst stage.
(b) A physician who performs on a patient an assisted reproduction procedure that involves the creation of a human embryo shall inform the patient of the option of embryo donation for unused human embryos.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 785), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 159 - Physician-Patient Communication
Section 159.002. Confidential Communications
Section 159.003. Exceptions to Confidentiality in Court or Administrative Proceedings
Section 159.004. Exceptions to Confidentiality in Other Situations
Section 159.005. Consent for Release of Confidential Information
Section 159.006. Information Furnished by Physician
Section 159.0061. Appointment of Custodian of Physician's Records
Section 159.007. Medium by Which Information Is Provided
Section 159.008. Physician Fees for Information
Section 159.009. Injunction; Cause of Action for Unauthorized Release of Confidential Information
Section 159.010. Notice of Benefits Under State Child Health Plan