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§ 503A.001 — DEFINITIONS

BC § 503A.001Title 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION · Part A. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION · Ch. 503A. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING COMPANIES; RIGHTS REGARDING DNA

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In this chapter:
(1)"Biological sample" means a material part of the human body, or a discharge or derivative part of the body, including tissue, blood, urine, or saliva that is known to contain DNA.
(2)"Deidentified data" means data not reasonably linked to and that cannot reasonably be used to infer information about an identifiable individual.
(3)"Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company" means an entity that:
(A)offers genetic testing products or services directly to individuals as consumers of those products or services; or
(B)collects, uses, or analyzes genetic data that:
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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 2545), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 503A.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.