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Texas Occupations Code - Chapter 58 Use Of Genetic InformationLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Occupations Code > Texas Occupations Code - Chapter 58 Use Of Genetic Information In this chapter: (1) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. (2) "Family health history" means a history taken by a physician or genetic professional to ascertain genetic ... A licensing authority may not deny an application for an occupational license, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an occupational license, or take any other ... A sample of genetic material obtained from an individual for a genetic test shall be destroyed promptly after the purpose for which the sample was ... An individual who submits to a genetic test has the right to know the results of the test. On written request by the individual, the ... (a) Except as provided by Section 58.103, genetic information is confidential and privileged regardless of the source of the information. (b) A person who holds ... (a) Subject to Subchapter G, Chapter 411, Government Code, genetic information may be disclosed without an authorization under Section 58.104 if the disclosure is: (1) ... An individual or the legal representative of an individual may authorize disclosure of genetic information relating to the individual by a written authorization that includes: ... (a) A person who discloses genetic information in violation of Sections 58.102-58.104 is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. (b) The attorney ... Texas Lawyers
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