Texas Code § 351.048

DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
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Sec. 351.048. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER. (a) In this section:
(1) "Physical assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.01 or 22.02 , Penal Code.
(2) "Sexual assault" means any conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.011 or 22.021 , Penal Code.
(b) As soon as practicable after receiving a report of a miscarriage or physical or sexual assault of a pregnant prisoner while in the custody of a county jail, the sheriff shall ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly:
(1) review the health care services provided to the prisoner; and
(2) order additional health care services, including obstetrical and gynecological services and mental health services, as appropriate.

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