Tex. Educ. Code § 38.156

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 38.156 - Removal From Play In Practice Or Competition Following Concussion

A student shall be removed from an interscholastic athletics practice or competition immediately if one of the following persons believes the student might have sustained a concussion during the practice or competition:

(1) a coach;

(2) a physician;

(3) a licensed health care professional;

(4) a person licensed under Chapter 201 or 453, Occupations Code;

(5) a school nurse; or

(6) the student's parent or guardian or another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the student.

Tex. Educ. Code § 38.156

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 490,Sec. 2, eff. 6/10/2023.

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 365,Sec. 2, eff. 6/2/2019.

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 362,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2017.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 781, Sec. 2, eff. 6/17/2011.