Sec. 171.0124. EXCEPTION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY. A physician may perform an abortion without obtaining informed consent under this subchapter in a medical emergency. A physician who performs an abortion in a medical emergency shall:
(1) include in the patient's medical records a statement signed by the physician certifying the nature of the medical emergency; and
(2) not later than the 30th day after the date the abortion is performed, certify to the department the specific medical condition that constituted the emergency.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 73 (H.B. 15), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0519, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Subchapter B. Informed Consent
Section 171.011. Informed Consent Required
Section 171.012. Voluntary and Informed Consent
Section 171.0121. Medical Record
Section 171.0123. Paternity and Child Support Information
Section 171.0124. Exception for Medical Emergency
Section 171.013. Distribution of State Materials
Section 171.014. Informational Materials
Section 171.015. Information Relating to Public and Private Agencies
Section 171.016. Information Relating to Characteristics of Unborn Child