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TX SB92

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Medical Board to comply with public information requests made by members, committees, or agencies of the legislature under Section 552.008 of the Government Code, notwithstanding other provisions in the medical board's governing statute

  • Permits the board to redact HIPAA-protected patient information from responses unless the patient provides authorization for disclosure

  • Allows redaction of personally identifiable information about individuals, except for their names

  • Mandates the board include a written notice with each fulfilled request warning that improper use or distribution of confidential information constitutes a criminal offense under Government Code Section 552.352

  • Repeals Section 154.055 of the Occupations Code and takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to information requested from the Texas Medical Board by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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