Sec. 501.0668. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT INMATE. (a) In this section:
(1) "Physical assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.01 or 22.02, Penal Code.
(2) "Sexual assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.011 or 22.021, Penal Code.
(b) As soon as practicable after receiving a report of a miscarriage or physical or sexual assault of a pregnant inmate, the department shall ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly:
(1) review the health care services provided to the inmate; and
(2) order additional health care services, including obstetrical and gynecological services and mental health services, as appropriate.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 424 (H.B. 1307), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
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