(a) Experimentation. Participation by residents in medical, psychological, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic experiments is prohibited.
(b) Research Studies.
  (1) Participation by residents in medical, psychological, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic research is prohibited unless:
    (A) the research study is approved in writing by the juvenile board or its designee; and
    (B) the juvenile board has adopted policies that:
      (i) govern all authorized research studies;
      (ii) prohibit studies that include medically invasive procedures; and
      (iii) adhere to all federal requirements governing human subjects and confidentiality.
  (2) If the juvenile board authorizes a board member or staff member to approve research studies on behalf of the board, the authorization shall be in writing.
  (3) Approved research studies shall adhere to all applicable policies of the authorizing juvenile board.
  (4) Research studies approved by the juvenile board shall be reported to TJJD before the study begins in a format prescribed by TJJD.
  (5) The results of the study shall be made available to TJJD upon completion of the study.

Source Note: The provisions of this §343.374 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243