Sec. 420.103. POWERS OF CENTER. (a) In accordance with other law, the center may facilitate in person or through telecommunications or information technology the provision by a sexual assault nurse examiner of:
(1) training or technical assistance to a sexual assault examiner on:
(A) conducting a forensic medical examination on a survivor; and
(B) the use of telehealth services; and
(2) consultation services, guidance, or technical assistance to a sexual assault examiner during a forensic medical examination on a survivor.
(b) With permission from the facility or entity where a forensic medical examination on a survivor is conducted and to the extent authorized by other law, the center may facilitate the use of telehealth services during a forensic medical examination on a survivor.
(c) The center may deliver other services as requested by the attorney general to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services
Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination
Section 420.102. Establishment of Center
Section 420.103. Powers of Center
Section 420.104. Operation Protocols Required
Section 420.105. Authorized Contracts