Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.308 · Subchapter G. FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM
CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this article, "identifying information" includes information that:
(1) reveals the identity, personal history, or background of a person; or
(2) concerns the victimization of a person.
(b) A communication or record is confidential for purposes of Section 552.101, Government Code, if the communication or record:
(1) contains identifying information regarding a victim who receives a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.303; and
(2) is created by, provided to, or in the control or possession of the department.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.56A.htm
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