2021 Texas Statutes
Insurance Code
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 545 - HIV Testing
Subchapter B. Issuer Powers and Duties
Section 545.055. Notice of Positive Test Result; Fee

Universal Citation: TX Ins Code § 545.055 (2021)

Sec. 545.055. NOTICE OF POSITIVE TEST RESULT; FEE. (a) An applicant must be given written notice of a positive HIV-related test result by:

(1) a physician designated by the applicant; or

(2) the Texas Department of Health, if the applicant has not designated a physician.

(b) The Texas Department of Health by rule may set a fee, not to exceed $25, to cover the cost of giving written notice under this section.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

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