Section 672A.002 - Prohibited Publication Of Certain Photographs Depicting Human Remains(a) An individual may not publish a photograph of human remains that the individual obtained while acting within the course and scope of the individual's duties as an officer or employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state. (b) For purposes of Subsection (a), a photograph is considered to have been published if the photograph is: (1) displayed to an unauthorized person; (2) released to an unauthorized person by any delivery method, including text message, e-mail, or facsimile; (3) posted on a social media platform; or (4) sold to a news publication. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 672A.002
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1151,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2023.