Tex. Gov't Code § 501.0665 · Subchapter B. GENERAL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
CERTAIN INVASIVE SEARCHES PROHIBITED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.501.htm
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