Sec. 33.005. AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIAN. (a) A physician may execute for inclusion in the minor's medical record an affidavit stating that, after reasonable inquiry, it is the belief of the physician that:
(1) the minor has made an application or filed a notice of an appeal with a court under this chapter;
(2) the deadline for court action imposed by this chapter has passed; and
(3) the physician has been notified that the court has not denied the application or appeal.
(b) A physician who in good faith has executed an affidavit under Subsection (a) may rely on the affidavit and may perform the abortion as if the court had issued an order granting the application or appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion
Section 33.002. Parental Notice
Section 33.0021. Consent Required
Section 33.0022. Medical Emergency Notification; Affidavit for Medical Record
Section 33.003. Judicial Approval
Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician
Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity
Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State
Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance
Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor
Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 33.010. Confidentiality
Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass