Tex. Lab. Code § 21.404 · Subchapter H. DISCRIMINATORY USE OF GENETIC INFORMATION

DISCLOSURE OF TEST RESULTS TO INDIVIDUAL TESTED.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

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 entity that performed the test shall disclose the test results to:

(1) the individual; or

(2) a physician designated by the individual.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1215, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 11.001(f), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.21.htm
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