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TX Govt Code § 420.0735 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter D. Confidential Communications and Records|Section 420.0735. Consent for Release of Certain Evidence

Sec. 420.0735.  CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE.  (a)  Consent for the release of evidence contained in an evidence collection kit must be in writing and signed by:(1)  the survivor, if the survivor is 14 years of age or older;(2)  the survivor's parent or guardian or an employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services, if the survivor is younger than 14 years of age; or(3)  the survivor's personal representative, if the survivor is deceased.(b)  For purposes of Subsection (a)(1), a written consent signed by an adult survivor with a guardian appointed under Title 3, Estates Code, is effective regardless of whether the adult survivor's guardian, guardian ad litem, or other legal agent signs the release.  If the adult survivor with an appointed guardian agrees to the release but is unable to provide a signature and the guardian, guardian ad litem, or other legal agent is unavailable or declines to sign the release, then the investigating law enforcement officer may sign the release.(c)  Consent for release under Subsection (a) applies only to evidence contained in an evidence collection kit and does not affect the confidentiality of any other confidential information under this chapter.(d)  The written consent must specify:(1)  the evidence covered by the release;(2)  the reason or purpose for the release; and(3)  the person to whom the evidence is to be released.(e)  A survivor or other person authorized to consent may withdraw consent to the release of evidence by submitting a written notice of withdrawal to the person or sexual assault program to which consent was provided.  Withdrawal of consent does not affect evidence disclosed before the date written notice of the withdrawal was received.(f)  A person who receives evidence made confidential by this chapter may not disclose the evidence except to the extent that disclosure is consistent with the authorized purposes for which the person obtained the evidence.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (S.B. 1636), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 745), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 22.038, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1329 (H.B. 4531), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter D. Confidential Communications and Records|Section 420.074. Disclosure of Privileged Communications or Other Information in Criminal Proceeding

Sec. 420.074.  DISCLOSURE OF PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.  (a)  Subject to the provisions of this chapter, not later than the 30th day before the date of the trial, a defendant in a criminal proceeding may make a motion for disclosure of a communication or record that is privileged under this chapter.  The motion must include a supporting affidavit showing reasonable grounds to believe the privileged communication or record contains exculpatory evidence.(b)  The defendant shall serve the motion on the attorney representing the state and the person who holds the privilege with regard to the communication or record at issue.(c)  The court shall order the privileged communication or record to be produced for the court under seal and shall examine the communication or record in camera if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:(1)  there is a good-faith, specific, and reasonable basis for believing that the privileged communication or record is relevant, material, and exculpatory upon the issue of guilt for the offense charged; and(2)  the privileged communication or record would not be duplicative of other evidence or information available or already obtained by the defendant.(d)  The court shall disclose to the defendant and to the state only the evidence that the court finds to be exculpatory on the issue of guilt for the offense charged.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 775, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997, as Sec. 44.074, Health and Safety Code.Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 44.074 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001, eff. September 9, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (S.B. 1636), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (S.B. 295), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 420.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter D. Confidential Communications and Records|Section 420.075. Offense

Sec. 420.075.  OFFENSE.  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly discloses a communication, a record, or evidence that is confidential under this chapter, except as provided by this chapter.  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 775, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997, as Sec. 44.075, Health and Safety Code.Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 44.075 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001, eff. September 9, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (S.B. 1636), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 420.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.101. Definitions

Sec.  420.101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Center" means the statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.(2)  "Telehealth service" has the meaning assigned by Section 111.001, Occupations Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.102. Establishment of Center

Sec. 420.102.  ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER.  The attorney general shall establish the statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners for underserved populations.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.103. Powers of Center

Sec. 420.103.  POWERS OF CENTER.  (a)  In accordance with other law, the center may facilitate in person or through telecommunications or information technology the provision by a sexual assault nurse examiner of:(1)  training or technical assistance to a sexual assault examiner on:(A)  conducting a forensic medical examination on a survivor; and(B)  the use of telehealth services; and(2)  consultation services, guidance, or technical assistance to a sexual assault examiner during a forensic medical examination on a survivor.(b)  With permission from the facility or entity where a forensic medical examination on a survivor is conducted and to the extent authorized by other law, the center may facilitate the use of telehealth services during a forensic medical examination on a survivor.(c)  The center may deliver other services as requested by the attorney general to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.104. Operation Protocols Required

Sec. 420.104.  OPERATION PROTOCOLS REQUIRED.  (a)  The center and the attorney general shall develop operation protocols to address compliance with applicable laws and rules governing:(1)  telehealth services;(2)  standards of professional conduct for licensure and practice;(3)  standards of care;(4)  maintenance of records;(5)  technology requirements;(6)  data privacy and security of patient information; and(7)  the operation of a telehealth center.(b)  The center shall make every effort to ensure the system through which the center operates for the provision of telehealth services meets national standards for interoperability to connect to telehealth systems outside of the center.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.105. Authorized Contracts

Sec. 420.105.  AUTHORIZED CONTRACTS.  The attorney general may enter into any contract the attorney general considers necessary to implement this subchapter, including a contract to:(1)  develop, implement, maintain, or operate the center;(2)  train or provide technical assistance for health care professionals on conducting forensic medical examinations and the use of telehealth services; or(3)  provide consultation, guidance, or technical assistance for health care professionals using telehealth services during a forensic medical examination.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.106. Funding

Sec. 420.106.  FUNDING.  (a)  The legislature may appropriate money to the attorney general to establish the center.(b)  The attorney general may provide funds to the center for:(1)  establishing and maintaining the operations of the center;(2)  training conducted by or through the center;(3)  travel expenses incurred by a sexual assault nurse examiner for:(A)  carrying out the nurse's duties under Section 420.103(a); or(B)  testifying as a witness outside the nurse's county of residence;(4)  equipment and software applications for the center; and(5)  any other purpose considered appropriate by the attorney general.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.107. Consultation Required

Sec. 420.107.  CONSULTATION REQUIRED.  In implementing this subchapter, the attorney general shall consult with persons with expertise in medicine and forensic medical examinations, a statewide sexual assault coalition, a statewide organization with expertise in the operation of children's advocacy programs, and attorneys with expertise in prosecuting sexual assault offenses.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 420.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 420 - Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services|Subchapter E. Statewide Telehealth Center for Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination|Section 420.108. Rules

Sec. 420.108.  RULES.  The attorney general may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 71), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 421.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 421.001. Definitions

Sec. 421.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Agency" means any governmental entity.(2)  "Critical infrastructure" includes all public or private assets, systems, and functions vital to the security, governance, public health and safety, economy, or morale of the state or the nation.(2-a)  "Fusion center" means a state or regional multidisciplinary collaborative effort of two or more agencies that combine resources, expertise, and intelligence and other information with the goal of maximizing the ability of those agencies to detect, prevent, and respond to criminal activities or to otherwise engage in homeland security activities.(3)  "Homeland security activity" means any activity related to the prevention or discovery of, response to, or recovery from:(A)  a terrorist attack;(B)  a natural or man-made disaster;(C)  a hostile military or paramilitary action;(D)  an extraordinary law enforcement emergency; or(E)  a fire or medical emergency requiring resources beyond the capabilities of a local jurisdiction.(4)  "Intelligence" means the product of systematic gathering, evaluation, and synthesis of raw data on individuals or activities suspected of being, or known to be, criminal in nature.(5)  "Recognized fusion center" means a fusion center operating in this state that has been recognized by the director of Texas Homeland Security as meeting the fusion center mission identified in the governor's homeland security strategy and in the Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative established under 6 U.S.C. Section 124h.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1178 (H.B. 3324), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 798 (H.B. 2827), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 421.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 421.002. Homeland Security Strategy

Sec. 421.002.  HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGY.  (a)  The governor shall direct homeland security in this state and shall develop a statewide homeland security strategy that improves the state's ability to:(1)  protect against homeland security threats and hazards;(2)  respond to homeland security emergencies;(3)  recover from homeland security emergencies;(4)  mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future disasters; and(5)  prevent significant criminal and terrorist attacks.(b)  The governor's homeland security strategy shall coordinate homeland security activities among and between local, state, and federal agencies and the private sector and must include specific plans for:(1)  intelligence gathering and analysis;(2)  information sharing;(3)  reducing the state's vulnerability to homeland security emergencies;(4)  protecting critical infrastructure;(5)  protecting the state's international border, ports, and airports;(6)  detecting, deterring, and defending against terrorism, including cyber-terrorism and biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorism;(7)  positioning equipment, technology, and personnel to improve the state's ability to respond to a homeland security emergency;(8)  directing the Texas Fusion Center and giving the center certain forms of authority to implement the governor's homeland security strategy; and(9)  using technological resources to:(A)  facilitate the interoperability of government technological resources, including data, networks, and applications;(B)  coordinate the warning and alert systems of state and local agencies;(C)  incorporate multidisciplinary approaches to homeland security; and(D)  improve the security of governmental and private sector information technology and information resources.(c)  The governor's homeland security strategy must complement and operate in coordination with federal strategic guidance on homeland security.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1178 (H.B. 3324), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 616 (S.B. 1393), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 421.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 421.003. Criminal Intelligence Information

Sec. 421.003.  CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION.  The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas is:(1)  the repository in this state for the collection of multijurisdictional criminal intelligence information that is about terrorist activities or otherwise related to homeland security activities;  and(2)  the state agency that has primary responsibility to analyze and disseminate that information.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 421.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 421.004. Provisions Governing Mobile Tracking Devices

Sec. 421.004.  PROVISIONS GOVERNING MOBILE TRACKING DEVICES.  In the event of a conflict between Subchapter E, Chapter 18B, Code of Criminal Procedure, and this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, Subchapter E, Chapter 18B, Code of Criminal Procedure, controls.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 3.09, eff. January 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 421.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter B. Homeland Security Council|Section 421.022. Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 421.022.  REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.  A member of the council may not receive additional compensation for service on the council but is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in direct performance of official duties, including travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the council, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by general law or the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 421.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter B. Homeland Security Council|Section 421.023. Administration

Sec. 421.023.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The council is an advisory entity administered by the office of the governor.(b)  The governor may adopt rules as necessary for the operation of the council.(c)  The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the council.(d)  The council shall meet at the call of the governor and shall meet at least once each quarter in a calendar year.(e)  The council is not subject to Chapter 2110.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 421.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter B. Homeland Security Council|Section 421.024. Duties

Sec. 421.024.  DUTIES.  The council shall advise the governor on:(1)   the implementation of the governor's homeland security strategy by state and local agencies and provide specific suggestions for helping those agencies implement the strategy; and(2)  other matters related to the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of initiatives to promote the governor's homeland security strategy.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (S.B. 1394), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 421.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter B. Homeland Security Council|Section 421.025. Special Advisory Committees

Sec. 421.025.  SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The governor may appoint one or more special advisory committees composed of representatives from state or local agencies or nongovernmental entities not represented on the council.(b)  The governor shall determine the number of members and qualifications for membership on a special advisory committee under this section.(c)  A special advisory committee under this section shall assist the council in performing its duties.(d)  A special advisory committee under this section is subject to Chapter 2110, except that Section 2110.002 does not apply.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 421.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection|Chapter 421 - Homeland Security|Subchapter B. Homeland Security Council|Section 421.026. Report

Sec. 421.026.  REPORT.  The council shall annually submit to the governor a report stating:(1)   the status and funding of state programs designed to detect and deter homeland security emergencies, including the status and funding of counterterrorism efforts;(2)  recommendations on actions to reduce threats to homeland security, including threats related to terrorism; and(3)  recommendations for improving the alert, response, and recovery capabilities of state and local agencies.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (S.B. 1394), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|