Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Section 503A.007
Prohibited Disclosures

(a)

A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose an individual’s genetic data to a law enforcement entity or other governmental body unless:

(1)

the company first obtains the individual’s express written consent; or

(2)

the entity or body obtains a warrant or complies with another valid legal process required by the company.

(b)

A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose, without first obtaining an individual’s written consent, the individual’s genetic data to:

(1)

an entity that offers health insurance, life insurance, or long-term care insurance; or

(2)

an employer of the individual.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 2545), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 503A.007 — Prohibited Disclosures, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.­503A.­htm#503A.­007 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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