Sec. 501.0665. CERTAIN INVASIVE SEARCHES PROHIBITED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), any invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate shall be conducted by a medical professional.
(b) A correctional officer may conduct an invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate only if the officer has a reasonable belief that the inmate is concealing contraband. An officer who conducts a search described by this section shall submit a written report to the warden not later than 72 hours after the search. The report must:
(1) explain the reasons for the search; and
(2) identify any contraband recovered in the search.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions
Section 501.051. Medical Facilities at University of Texas Medical Branch
Section 501.052. Medical Residencies
Section 501.053. Reports of Physician Misconduct
Section 501.054. AIDS and HIV Education; Testing
Section 501.055. Report of Inmate Death
Section 501.0551. Anatomical Gifts
Section 501.056. Contract for Care of Mentally Ill and Mentally Retarded Inmates
Section 501.057. Civil Commitment Before Parole
Section 501.058. Compensation of Psychiatrists
Section 501.059. Screening for and Education Concerning Fetal Alcohol Exposure During Pregnancy
Section 501.060. Tuberculosis Screening
Section 501.061. Orchiectomy for Certain Sex Offenders
Section 501.062. Study of Rate of Recidivism Among Sex Offenders
Section 501.063. Inmate Fee for Health Care
Section 501.064. Availability of Correctional Health Care Information to Inmates
Section 501.065. Consent to Medical, Dental, Psychological, and Surgical Treatment
Section 501.066. Restraint of Pregnant Inmate or Defendant
Section 501.0665. Certain Invasive Searches Prohibited
Section 501.0666. Nutrition Requirements for Pregnant Inmates
Section 501.0667. Inmate Postpartum Recovery Requirements
Section 501.0668. Duties Following Miscarriage or Physical or Sexual Assault of Pregnant Inmate
Section 501.067. Availability of Certain Medication
Section 501.0675. Provision of Feminine Hygiene Products
Section 501.068. Mental Health Assessment for Certain Inmates