Sec. 501.0668. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT INMATE. (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 inmate, the department shall ensure that an obstetrician or gynecologist and a mental health professional promptly: (1) review the health care services provided to the inmate; and (2) order additional health care services, including obstetrical and gynecological services and mental health services, as appropriate.
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