Tex. Health & Safety Code § 693.006 · Subchapter A. REMOVAL OF BODY PARTS OR TISSUE
REMOVAL OF CORNEAL TISSUE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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.
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History
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.
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