Subchapter X, consisting of Sec. 161.681, was added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 819 (H.B. 1649), Sec. 1.
For another Subchapter X, consisting of Secs. 161.701 to 161.706, added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 335 (S.B. 14), Sec. 2, see Sec. 161.701 et seq., post.
SUBCHAPTER X. INFORMATION REGARDING RISK OF IMPAIRED FERTILITY FROM CANCER TREATMENTS
Sec. 161.681. NOTICE FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY OR RADIATION. (a) A health care facility at which a child will begin receiving chemotherapy or radiation that may directly or indirectly cause impaired fertility must, before the treatment begins, notify the child's parents or legal guardians of the risk of impaired fertility from treatment.
(b) The department shall develop and make available a written notice for a health care facility to use for purposes of this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 819 (H.B. 1649), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.