Sec. 171.018. OFFENSE. A physician who intentionally performs an abortion on a woman in violation of this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000. In this section, "intentionally" has the meaning assigned by Section 6.03(a), Penal Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 999, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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