Removal of Corneal Tissue

Sec. 693.006. REMOVAL OF CORNEAL TISSUE. On a request from an eye bank, as defined in Section 692A.002, the medical examiner, justice of the peace, county judge, or physician designated by the justice of the peace or county judge may permit the removal of corneal tissue subject to the same provisions that apply to removal of a visceral organ on the request of a procurement organization under this subchapter. The provisions of Chapter 692A relating to immunity and consent apply to the removal of the corneal tissue. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1069 (H.B. 1544), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 186 (H.B. 2027), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. EYE ENUCLEATION