Sec. 420.106. FUNDING. (a) The legislature may appropriate money to the attorney general to establish the center.
(b) The attorney general may provide funds to the center for:
(1) establishing and maintaining the operations of the center;
(2) training conducted by or through the center;
(3) travel expenses incurred by a sexual assault nurse examiner for:
(A) carrying out the nurse's duties under Section 420.103(a); or
(B) testifying as a witness outside the nurse's county of residence;
(4) equipment and software applications for the center; and
(5) any other purpose considered appropriate by the attorney general.
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