Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 58.301 · Subchapter G. SEALING OF MEDICAL RECORDS OF CERTAIN CHILD VICTIMS

DEFINITIONS.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

In this subchapter:

(1) "Child" means a person who is younger than 18 years of age.

(2) "Medical records" means any information used or generated by health care providers, including records relating to emergency room treatment, rehabilitation therapy, or counseling.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.07, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.58.htm
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