Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.308

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 56A.308 - Confidentiality of Certain Records

(a) In this article, "identifying information" includes information that:

(1) reveals the identity, personal history, or background of a person; or

(2) concerns the victimization of a person.

(b) A communication or record is confidential for purposes of Section 552.101, Government Code, if the communication or record:

(1) contains identifying information regarding a victim who receives a forensic medical examination under Article 56A.303 ; and

(2) is created by, provided to, or in the control or possession of the department.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 56A.308

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 206,Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/2023, app. only to a sexual assault or other sex offense that is first reported or for which medical care is first sought on or after the effective date of this Act.

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.05, eff. 1/1/2021.