2021 Texas Statutes
Insurance Code
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 546 - Use of Genetic Testing Information
Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions
Section 546.101. Disclosure of Test Results to Individual Tested

Universal Citation: TX Ins Code § 546.101 (2021)

Sec. 546.101. DISCLOSURE OF TEST RESULTS TO INDIVIDUAL TESTED. (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.

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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