Texas Occupations Code Title 2, Chapter 58 - Use Of Genetic Information

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBCHAPTER B USE AND RETENTION OF GENETIC INFORMATION

• Texas Section 58.001 - Definitions
  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...
• Texas Section 58.051 - Certain Uses Of Genetic Information Prohibited
  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...

SUBCHAPTER C DISCLOSURE OF GENETIC INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY; EXCEPTIONS

• Texas Section 58.052 - Destruction Of Sample Material; Exceptions
  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...
• Texas Section 58.101 - Disclosure Of Test Results To Individual Tested
  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...
• Texas Section 58.102 - Confidentiality Of Genetic Information
  (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...
• Texas Section 58.103 - Exceptions To Confidentiality
  (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)...
• Texas Section 58.104 - Authorized Disclosure
  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:...
• Texas Section 58.105 - Civil Penalty
  (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...

Last modified: September 28, 2016