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TX Govt Code § 501.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.063. Inmate Fee for Health Care

Sec. 501.063.  INMATE FEE FOR HEALTH CARE.  (a)(1)  An inmate confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department, other than a halfway house, who initiates a visit to a health care provider shall pay a health care services fee to the department in the amount of $13.55 per visit, except that an inmate may not be required to pay more than $100 during a state fiscal year.(2)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 812), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.(3)  The inmate shall pay the fee out of the inmate's trust fund.  If the balance in the fund is insufficient to cover the fee, 50 percent of each deposit to the fund shall be applied toward the balance owed until the total amount owed is paid.(b)   The department shall adopt policies to ensure that before any deductions are made from an inmate's trust fund under this section, the inmate is informed that the health care services fee will be deducted from the inmate's trust fund as required by Subsection (a).(c)  The department may not deny an inmate access to health care as a result of the inmate's failure or inability to pay a fee under this section.(d)  The department shall deposit money received under this section in an account in the general revenue fund that may be used only to pay the cost of correctional health care.  At the beginning of each fiscal year, the comptroller shall transfer any surplus from the preceding fiscal year to the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 257, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.  Renumbered from Sec. 501.061 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(45), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 65.02, eff. September 28, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 812), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 812), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.064. Availability of Correctional Health Care Information to Inmates

Sec. 501.064.  AVAILABILITY OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE INFORMATION TO INMATES.  The department shall ensure that the following information is available to any inmate confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department:(1)  a description of the level, type, and variety of health care services available to inmates;(2)  the formulary used by correctional health care personnel in prescribing medication to inmates;(3)  correctional managed care policies and procedures; and(4)  the process for the filing of inmate grievances concerning health care services provided to inmates.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (S.B. 909), Sec. 24, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 501.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.065. Consent to Medical, Dental, Psychological, and Surgical Treatment

Sec. 501.065.  CONSENT TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SURGICAL TREATMENT.  An inmate who is younger than 18 years of age and is confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department may, in accordance with procedures established by the department, consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment for the inmate by a licensed health care practitioner, or a person under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner, unless the treatment would constitute a prohibited practice under Section 164.052(a)(19), Occupations Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1227 (H.B. 2389), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 501.059 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(34), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 501.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.066. Restraint of Pregnant Inmate or Defendant

Sec. 501.066.  RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT INMATE OR DEFENDANT.(a)  The department may not place restraints around the ankles, legs, or waist of a pregnant woman in the custody of the department at any time after the woman's pregnancy has been confirmed by a medical professional, unless the director, the director's designee, or a medical professional determines that the use of restraints is necessary based on a reasonable belief that the woman will harm herself, her unborn child or infant, or any other person or will attempt escape.(b)  If a determination to use restraints is made under Subsection (a), the type of restraint used and the manner in which the restraint is used must be the least restrictive available under the circumstances to ensure safety and security or to prevent escape.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1184 (H.B. 3653), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0665 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.0665. Certain Invasive Searches Prohibited

Sec. 501.0665.  CERTAIN INVASIVE SEARCHES PROHIBITED.  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), any invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate shall be conducted by a medical professional.(b)  A correctional officer may conduct an invasive body cavity search of a pregnant inmate only if the officer has a reasonable belief that the inmate is concealing contraband. An officer who conducts a search described by this section shall submit a written report to the warden not later than 72 hours after the search.  The report must:(1)  explain the reasons for the search; and(2)  identify any contraband recovered in the search.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0666 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.0666. Nutrition Requirements for Pregnant Inmates

Sec. 501.0666.  NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PREGNANT INMATES.  The department shall ensure that pregnant inmates are provided sufficient food and dietary supplements, including prenatal vitamins, as ordered by an appropriate medical professional.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0667 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.0667. Inmate Postpartum Recovery Requirements

Sec. 501.0667.  INMATE POSTPARTUM RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The department shall ensure that, for a period of 72 hours after the birth of an infant by an inmate:(1)  the infant is allowed to remain with the inmate, unless a medical professional determines doing so would pose a health or safety risk to the inmate or infant; and(2)  the inmate has access to any nutritional or hygiene-related products necessary to care for the infant, including diapers.(b)  The department shall make the items described by Subsection (a)(2) available free of charge to an indigent inmate.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0668 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.0668. Duties Following Miscarriage or Physical or Sexual Assault of Pregnant Inmate

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.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 424 (H.B. 1307), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 501.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.067. Availability of Certain Medication

Sec. 501.067.  AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN MEDICATION.  (a)  In this section, "over-the-counter medication" means medication that may legally be sold and purchased without a prescription.(b)  The department shall make over-the-counter medication available for purchase by inmates in each inmate commissary operated by or under contract with the department.(c)  The department may not deny an inmate access to over-the-counter medications as a result of the inmate's inability to pay for the medication.  The department shall pay for the cost of over-the-counter medication for inmates who are unable to pay for the medication out of the profits of inmate commissaries operated by or under contract with the department.(d)  The department may adopt policies concerning the sale and purchase of over-the-counter medication under this section as necessary to ensure the safety and security of inmates in the custody of, and employees of, the department, including policies concerning the quantities and types of over-the-counter medication that may be sold and purchased under this section.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 65.03, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0675 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.0675. Provision of Feminine Hygiene Products

Sec. 501.0675.  PROVISION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.  (a)  In this section, "feminine hygiene product" means:(1)  a regular or large size tampon with applicator;(2)  a regular or large size sanitary napkin or menstrual pad with wings;(3)  a regular size panty liner; or(4)  any other similar item sold for the principal purpose of feminine hygiene in connection with the menstrual cycle.(b)  On request of a female inmate, the department shall provide free of charge to the inmate up to 10 feminine hygiene products per day that comply with applicable federal standards for comfort, effectiveness, and safety.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.068. Mental Health Assessment for Certain Inmates

Sec. 501.068.  MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN INMATES.  (a)  Before the department may confine an inmate in administrative segregation, an appropriate medical or mental health care professional must perform a mental health assessment of the inmate.(b)  The department may not confine an inmate in administrative segregation if the assessment performed under Subsection (a) indicates that type of confinement is not appropriate for the inmate's medical or mental health.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 705 (H.B. 1083), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 501.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.069. Developmentally Disabled Offender Program

Sec. 501.069.  DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED OFFENDER PROGRAM.  (a) In this section, "offender" has the meaning assigned by Section 501.091.(b) The department shall establish and maintain a program for offenders:(1)  who are suspected of or identified as having an intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning; and (2)  whose adaptive functioning is significantly impaired.(c)  The program must provide an offender described by Subsection (b) with:(1)  a safe environment while confined; and(2)  specialized programs, treatments, and activities designed by the department to assist the offender in effectively managing, treating, or accommodating the offender's intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning.(d)  The department may accept gifts, awards, or grants for the purpose of providing the services described by Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 406 (H.B. 2189), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 501.068 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(15), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 501.070 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter B. General Medical and Mental Health Care Provisions|Section 501.070. Trauma History Screening

Sec. 501.070.  TRAUMA HISTORY SCREENING.  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.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 123 (H.B. 650), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 501.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.091. Definitions

Text of section effective on June 19, 2009, but only if a specific appropriation is provided as described by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 643, Sec. 4, which states:  This Act does not make an appropriation.  This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for the implementation of the Act is provided in a general appropriations act of the 81st Legislature.Sec. 501.091.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Correctional facility" means a facility operated by or under contract with the department.(2)  "Offender" means an inmate or state jail defendant confined in a correctional facility.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 643 (H.B. 1711), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0921 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.0921. Risk and Needs Assessment Instrument

Sec. 501.0921.  RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT.  (a)  The department shall adopt a standardized instrument to assess, based on criminogenic factors, the risks and needs of each offender within the adult criminal justice system.(b)  The department shall make the risk and needs assessment instrument available for use by each community supervision and corrections department established under Chapter 76.(c)  The department and the Windham School District shall jointly determine the duties of each entity with respect to implementing the risk and needs assessment instrument in order to efficiently use existing assessment processes.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 213), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 501.095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.095. Inmates With History of Chronic Unemployment

Sec. 501.095.  INMATES WITH HISTORY OF CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT.  (a)  The department and the Texas Employment Commission shall by rule adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes their respective responsibilities to establish a continuity of care program for inmates with a history of chronic unemployment.(b)  An agency of the state not listed in this section that determines that it may provide services to inmates with a history of chronic unemployment may participate in the development of the memorandum, if the parties listed in this section approve the agency's participation.(c)  The memorandum of understanding must establish methods for:(1)  identifying inmates with a history of chronic unemployment;(2)  notifying the pardons and paroles division and the commission as to when an inmate with a history of chronic unemployment is to be released and as to the inmate's release destination;(3)  identifying the services needed by inmates with a history of chronic unemployment to reenter the community successfully;  and(4)  determining the manner in which each agency that participates in the establishment of the memorandum can share information about inmates and use that information to provide continuity of care.(d)  The Texas Workforce Commission shall coordinate the development of the memorandum of understanding.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 500.095 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.095, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.62, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 10.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 501.096 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.096. Reentry Program for Long-Term Inmates

Sec. 501.096.  REENTRY PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM INMATES.  (a)  The institutional division shall establish a program to assist inmates that have served long terms in preparing for their release from the division.(b)  In order to participate in the program established under this section, an inmate must:(1)  be serving a sentence of 30 years or longer;(2)  be within one year of the date projected for release;(3)  volunteer for participation in the program;  and(4)  be approved for participation in the program by the institutional division.(c)  The institutional division shall provide to participating inmates academic and vocational education, employment counseling, and individual therapy.  Services provided under this subsection must be designed to address the special needs of inmates who have served long terms of confinement in the institutional division.(d)  The department shall determine the special needs of inmates who have served long terms of confinement in the institutional division and shall identify and develop community resources to meet those needs.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 500.096 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.096, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 501.097 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.097. Reintegration Services

Sec. 501.097.  REINTEGRATION SERVICES.  (a)  The department and the Texas Workforce Commission shall by rule adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes their respective responsibilities for providing inmates who are released into the community on parole or other conditional release with a network of centers designed to provide education, employment, and other support services based on a "one stop for service" approach.(b)  An agency of the state not listed in this section that determines that it may provide reintegration services to inmates similar to those described by Subsection (a) may participate in the development of the memorandum, if the department and the Texas Workforce Commission approve the agency's participation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1360, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 501.0971 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle G - Corrections|Chapter 501 - Inmate Welfare|Subchapter C. Continuity of Care Programs; Reentry Program|Section 501.0971. Provision of Reentry and Reintegration Information to Inmates

Sec. 501.0971.  PROVISION OF REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION INFORMATION TO INMATES.  (a)  The department shall identify organizations that provide reentry and reintegration resource guides and shall collaborate with those organizations to prepare a resource guide that is to be made available to all inmates.  At a minimum, the department shall collaborate with:(1)  nonprofit entities that specialize in criminal justice issues;(2)  faith-based organizations; and(3)  organizations that:(A)  offer pro bono legal services to inmates; or(B)  are composed of the families and friends of inmates.(b)  The department shall make the resource guide available in the Windham School District libraries and in each of the following areas of a correctional facility:(1)  peer educator classrooms;(2)  chapels;(3)  reintegration specialist offices; and(4)  any area or classroom that is used by the department for the purpose of providing information about reentry to inmates.(c)  The department shall make available a sufficient number of copies of the resource guide to ensure that each inmate is able to access the resource guide in a timely manner.(d)  The department shall identify organizations described by Subsection (a) that provide information described by Subsection (e) and shall collaborate with those organizations to compile county-specific information packets for inmates.  The department shall, within the 180-day period preceding the date an inmate will discharge the inmate's sentence or is released on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon, provide the inmate with a county-specific information packet for the county that the inmate designates as the inmate's intended residence.(e)  At the minimum, a county-specific packet described by Subsection (d) must include, for the applicable county:(1)  contact information, including telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, physical locations, and mailing addresses, as applicable, of:(A)  workforce offices, housing options, places of worship, support groups, peer-to-peer counseling groups, and other relevant organizations or agencies as determined by the department and the collaborating organization;(B)  agencies and organizations that offer emergency assistance, such as food and clothing banks, temporary bus passes, low-cost medical assistance, and overnight and temporary housing; and(C)  agencies and organizations that offer mental health counseling; and(2)  information necessary for the inmate to apply for governmental assistance or benefits, including Medicaid, social security benefits, or nutritional assistance programs under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 578), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|