Sec. 171.043. DETERMINATION OF POST-FERTILIZATION AGE REQUIRED. Except as otherwise provided by Section 171.046, a physician may not perform or induce or attempt to perform or induce an abortion without, prior to the procedure:
(1) making a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child; or
(2) possessing and relying on a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child made by another physician.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3, eff. October 29, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Subchapter C. Abortion Prohibited at or After 20 Weeks Post-Fertilization
Section 171.043. Determination of Post-Fertilization Age Required
Section 171.044. Abortion of Unborn Child of 20 or More Weeks Post-Fertilization Age Prohibited
Section 171.045. Method of Abortion