Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 56A.001
Definitions


Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, in this chapter:

(1)

“Board” means the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

(2)

“Clearinghouse” means the Texas Crime Victim Clearinghouse.

(3)

“Close relative of a deceased victim” means a person who:

(A)

was the spouse of a deceased victim at the time of the victim’s death; or

(B)

is a parent or adult brother, sister, or child of a deceased victim.

(4)

“Department” means the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

(5)

“Guardian of a victim” means a person who is the legal guardian of the victim, regardless of whether the legal relationship between the guardian and victim exists because of the age of the victim or the physical or mental incompetency of the victim.

(6)

“Sexual assault” means an offense under the following provisions of the Penal Code:

(A)

Section 21.02 (Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Disabled Individual);

(B)

Section 21.11 (Indecency with a Child)(a)(1);

(C)

Section 22.011 (Sexual Assault); or

(D)

Section 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault).

(6-a)

“Sexual assault examiner” and “sexual assault nurse examiner” have the meanings assigned by Section 420.003 (Definitions), Government Code.

(7)

“Victim” means a person who:

(A)

is the victim of the offense of:
(i)
sexual assault;
(ii)
kidnapping;
(iii)
aggravated robbery;
(iv)
trafficking of persons; or
(v)
injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual; or

(B)

has suffered personal injury or death as a result of the criminal conduct of another.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.007(a), eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Article 56A.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­56A.­htm#56A.­001 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

56A.001
Definitions
56A.051
General Rights
56A.052
Additional Rights of Victims of Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, Stalking, or Trafficking
56A.053
Failure to Provide Right or Service
56A.054
Standing
56A.101
Victim Privacy
56A.102
Victim or Witness Discovery Attendance
56A.151
Victim Impact Statement
56A.152
Recommendations to Ensure Submission of Statement
56A.153
Notification to Court Regarding Release of Defendant with Access to Child Victim
56A.154
Change of Address
56A.155
Discovery of Statement
56A.156
Inspection of Statement by Court
56A.157
Consideration of Statement by Court
56A.158
Defendant Response to Statement
56A.159
Transfer of Statement After Sentencing
56A.160
Survey Plan Regarding Statements
56A.201
Designation of Victim Assistance Coordinator
56A.202
Duties of Victim Assistance Coordinator
56A.203
Designation of Crime Victim Liaison
56A.204
Duties of Crime Victim Liaison
56A.205
Psychological Counseling for Certain Jurors
56A.301
Definitions
56A.302
Applicability
56A.304
Payment of Fees Related to Examination
56A.305
Payment of Costs for Certain Medical Care
56A.306
Procedures for Transfer and Preservation of Evidence
56A.307
Procedures for Submission or Collection of Additional Evidence
56A.308
Confidentiality of Certain Records
56A.309
Rules
56A.351
Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate
56A.352
Representative Provided by Penal Institution
56A.401
Notification of Rights
56A.403
Duties of Peace Officers Regarding Victims of Sexual Assault
56A.451
Notification of Rights
56A.452
Notification of Scheduled Court Proceedings
56A.453
Notification of Plea Bargain Agreement
56A.454
Victim Contact Information
56A.501
Definitions
56A.502
Applicability
56A.503
Notification of Release or Escape
56A.504
Notification Regarding Defendant Subject to Electronic Monitoring
56A.505
Notification of Right to Notice
56A.506
Victim or Witness Contact Information
56A.507
Time for Notice
56A.0525
Authorized Form of Notifications
56A.0531
Assertion of Rights
56A.551
Definition
56A.552
Notification of Victim
56A.553
Notification of Witness
56A.554
Request for Notification
56A.555
Notice of Transfer from or Return to Custody
56A.601
Database for Defendant Release Information
56A.602
Victim-offender Mediation
56A.603
Clearinghouse Annual Conference
56A.604
Crime Victim Assistance Standards
56A.3045
Payment of Costs Related to Testimony
56A.3515
Presence of Sexual Assault Program Advocate or Other Victim’s Representative During Law Enforcement Interview

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

Art. 56A.001’s source at texas​.gov