Tex. Gov't Code § 501.0215

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

Section 501.0215 - Educational Programming for Pregnant Inmates

The department shall develop and provide to each pregnant inmate educational programming relating to pregnancy and parenting. The programming must include instruction regarding:

(1) appropriate prenatal care and hygiene;

(2) the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs on a developing fetus;

(3) parenting skills; and

(4) medical and mental health issues applicable to children.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 501.0215

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 123,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2019.