Tex. Gov't Code § 501.070 · Subchapter B. GENERAL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

TRAUMA HISTORY SCREENING.

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

The department shall:

(1) screen each female inmate during the diagnostic process to determine whether the inmate has experienced adverse childhood experiences or other significant trauma; and

(2) refer the inmate as needed to the appropriate medical or mental health care professional for treatment.

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.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.501.htm
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