The purpose of this chapter is to express the state's profound respect for the life of the unborn by providing for a dignified disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
Tex. Health & Safety Code § 697.001
PURPOSE
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 338 F. Supp. 3d 606 - Whole Woman's Health v. Smith (2018)
Most recently applied in 338 F. Supp. 3d 606 - Whole Woman's Health v. Smith (September 2018)
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 13, eff
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