Tex. Ins. Code § 546.101 · Subchapter C. DISCLOSURE OF GENETIC INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY; EXCEPTIONS
DISCLOSURE OF TEST RESULTS TO INDIVIDUAL TESTED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) An individual who submits to a genetic test has the right to know the results of the test. On the written request by the individual, the health benefit plan issuer or other entity that performed the test shall disclose the test results to:
(1) the individual; or
(2) a physician designated by the individual.
(b) The right to receive information under this section is in addition to any right or requirement established under Sections 546.051 and 546.052.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 670 (S.B. 53), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.546.htm
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