Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.

Contracts

Existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or vendor agreements with the OAG, victim services nonprofits, or District Attorneys must be amended. Review "Scope of Services" clauses to strike references to "minors" or "children," replacing them with "victims of offenses under Ch. 20A or Subchapter A, Ch. 43."

Hiring/Training

• Intake Staff: Train front-office personnel to identify adult patients eligible for CVC-funded removal. They must no longer turn away adults seeking state-funded removal for trafficking brands.
• Billing Specialists: Staff must be trained to flag these specific files. Unlike private insurance, CVC claims have a statutory hard cap ($3,000).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Causality Documentation: Intake forms must explicitly note that the procedure is for "removal of a tattoo received as a result of force, fraud, or coercion." This language tracks Article 42.0372 and is required for reimbursement.
• Itemization: Invoices must clearly distinguish tattoo removal from other aesthetic procedures. Bundled billing will likely result in claim denial.

Fees & Costs

• Reimbursement Cap: The law sets a maximum compensation of $3,000. If a treatment plan exceeds this amount, clinics must determine *before treatment begins* how the balance will be handled (e.g., pro bono, sliding scale, or patient responsibility).
• Collection Limits: Do not utilize standard debt collection practices against these patients while a CVC claim is pending.