REPORTING FAMILY VIOLENCE

Tex. FAM Code ch. 91
in effect

Tex. FAM Code § 91.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this subtitle: (1) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004 . (2) "Medical professional" means a licensed doctor, nurse, physician assistant, or emergency medical technician. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.

Tex. FAM Code § 91.002. REPORTING BY WITNESSES ENCOURAGED.

A person who witnesses family violence is encouraged to report the family violence to a local law enforcement agency. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.

Tex. FAM Code § 91.003. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.

A medical professional who treats a person for injuries that the medical professional has reason to believe were caused by family violence shall: (1) immediately provide the person with information regarding the nearest family violence shelter center; (2) document in the person's medical file: (A) the fact that the person has received the information provided under Subdivision (1); and (B) the reasons for the medical professional's belief that the person's injuries were caused by family violence; and (3) give the person the written notice adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51A.003 , Human Resources Code. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.

Tex. FAM Code § 91.004. APPLICATION OF SUBTITLE.

This subtitle does not affect a duty to report child abuse under Chapter 261 . Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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