Sec. 323.052. OPERATION OF SAFE PROGRAM; DESIGNATION OF SAFE PROGRAM AS SAFE-READY FACILITY. (a) A person may operate a SAFE program only if:
(1) the program meets the minimum standards established under Section 323.053; and
(2) the program provides forensic medical examinations to sexual assault survivors in accordance with Section 323.054.
(b) The Health and Human Services Commission shall designate a SAFE program described by Subsection (a) as a SAFE-ready facility under Section 323.0015 if the program notifies the commission that the program employs or contracts with a sexual assault forensic examiner or uses a telemedicine system of sexual assault forensic examiners to provide consultation during a sexual assault forensic medical examination to a nurse or physician licensed to practice in this state.
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