Sec. 323.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "SAFE program" means a program that meets the requirements prescribed by Section 323.052. The term does not include a program operated by a health care facility, as defined by Section 323.001.
(2) "Sexual assault examiner," "sexual assault nurse examiner," and "sexual assault program" have the meanings assigned by Section 420.003, Government Code.
(3) "Sexual assault forensic examiner" means a certified sexual assault nurse examiner or a physician licensed under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, with specialized training on conducting a forensic medical examination.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Provision of Services in Certain Facilities
Chapter 323 - Emergency Services and Forensic Examination Programs for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Subchapter B. Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Programs
Section 323.052. Operation of Safe Program; Designation of Safe Program as Safe-Ready Facility
Section 323.053. Minimum Standards for Safe Programs
Section 323.054. Forensic Medical Examination by Safe Program; Informed Consent