Sec. 693.006. REMOVAL OF CORNEAL TISSUE. On a request from an eye bank, as defined in Section 692A.002, the medical examiner, justice of the peace, county judge, or physician designated by the justice of the peace or county judge may permit the removal of corneal tissue subject to the same provisions that apply to removal of a visceral organ on the request of a procurement organization under this subchapter. The provisions of Chapter 692A relating to immunity and consent apply to the removal of the corneal tissue.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1069 (H.B. 1544), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 186 (H.B. 2027), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body
Subtitle B - Disposition of the Body
Chapter 693 - Removal of Body Parts, Body Tissue, and Corneal Tissue
Subchapter A. Removal of Body Parts or Tissue
Section 693.003. Consent Not Required in Certain Circumstances