Texas Government Code 507.023 – Aids and HIV Education; Testing
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(a) The state jail division shall establish and provide education programs to educate state jail division employees and defendants in state jail felony facilities about AIDS and HIV in the same manner as the institutional division establishes and provides programs for employees and inmates under § 501.054.
(b) The state jail division shall adopt a policy for handling a defendant with AIDS or HIV and shall test a defendant for AIDS or HIV in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as apply to the institutional division under § 501.054.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | between 180 days and 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 507.023
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(c) In this section, “AIDS” and “HIV” have the meanings assigned by § 81.101, Health and Safety Code.