Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 12.097 — CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS

HS § 12.097Title 2. HEALTH · Part A. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES · Ch. 12. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT OF · Art. H. MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

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(a)All records, reports, and testimony relating to the medical condition of an applicant or license holder:

(1)are for the confidential use of the medical advisory board, a panel, or the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas;

(2)are privileged information; and

(3)may not be disclosed to any person or used as evidence in a trial except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b)In a subsequent proceeding under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, or Subchapter N, Chapter 521, Transportation Code, the department may provide a copy of the report of the medical advisory board or panel and a medical record or report relating to an applicant or license holder to:

(1)the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas;

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 11.23, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0039, eff. April 2, 2015.