Texas Business & Commerce Code
§ 503A.006 — REQUIRED CONSENT
BC § 503A.006Title 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION · Part A. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION · Ch. 503A. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING COMPANIES; RIGHTS REGARDING DNA
Statute text
View on source(a)A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company engaging in any of the following activities must obtain:
(1)an individual's separate express consent for:
(A)the transfer or disclosure of the individual's genetic data to any person other than the company's vendors and service providers;
(B)the use of genetic data for a purpose other than the primary purpose of the company's genetic testing product or service; or
(C)the retention of any biological sample provided by the individual following the company's completion of the initial testing service requested by the individual;
(2)an individual's informed consent in accordance with guidelines for the protection of human subjects issued under 45 C.F.R. Part 46, for transfer or disclosure of the individual's genetic data to a third party for:
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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.