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Texas Family Code - Chapter 91 Reporting Family ViolenceLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Family Code > Texas Family Code - Chapter 91 Reporting Family Violence In this subtitle: (1) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004. (2) "Medical professional" means a licensed doctor, nurse, physician assistant, or emergency ... A person who witnesses family violence is encouraged to report the family violence to a local law enforcement agency. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ... A medical professional who treats a person for injuries that the medical professional has reason to believe were caused by family violence shall: (1) immediately ... This subtitle does not affect a duty to report child abuse under Chapter 261. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, § 1, eff. ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |