Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 533A.010
Information Relating to Condition

(a)

A person, including a hospital, nursing facility, medical society, or other organization, may provide to the department or a medical organization, hospital, or hospital committee any information, including interviews, reports, statements, or memoranda relating to a person’s condition and treatment for use in a study to reduce mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

(b)

The department or a medical organization, hospital, or hospital committee receiving the information may use or publish the information only to advance mental health and intellectual disability research and education in order to reduce mental illness and intellectual disabilities. A summary of the study may be released for general publication.

(c)

The identity of a person whose condition or treatment is studied is confidential and may not be revealed under any circumstances. Information provided under this section and any finding or conclusion resulting from the study is privileged information.

(d)

A person is not liable for damages or other relief if the person:

(1)

provides information under this section;

(2)

releases or publishes the findings and conclusions of the person or organization to advance mental health and intellectual disability research and education; or

(3)

releases or publishes generally a summary of a study.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1335, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 533A.010 — Information Relating to Condition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­533A.­htm#533A.­010 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

533A.001
Definitions 533A.002
Commissioner’s Powers and Duties 533A.003
Use of Funds for Volunteer Programs in Local Authorities and Community Centers 533A.004
Liens 533A.005
Easements 533A.006
Reporting of Allegations Against Physician 533A.007
Use of Criminal History Record Information 533A.008
Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability 533A.009
Exchange of Client Records 533A.010
Information Relating to Condition 533A.011
Return of Person with an Intellectual Disability to State of Residence 533A.012
Cooperation of State Agencies 533A.015
Unannounced Inspections 533A.016
Certain Procurements of Goods and Services by Service Providers 533A.017
Participation in Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program 533A.018
Revenue from Special Olympics Texas License Plates 533A.031
Definitions 533A.032
Long-range Planning 533A.034
Authority to Contract for Community-based Services 533A.035
Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities 533A.037
Service Programs and Sheltered Workshops 533A.038
Facilities and Services for Clients with an Intellectual Disability 533A.040
Services for Children and Youth 533A.042
Evaluation of Elderly Residents 533A.043
Proposals for Geriatric Care 533A.062
Plan on Long-term Care for Persons with an Intellectual Disability 533A.066
Information Relating to Icf-iid Program 533A.0075
Exchange of Employment Records 533A.081
Development of Facility Budgets 533A.082
Determination of Savings in Facilities 533A.083
Criteria for Expansion, Closure, or Consolidation of Facility 533A.084
Management of Surplus Real Property 533A.085
Facilities for Inmate and Parolee Care 533A.087
Lease of Real Property 533A.0095
Collection and Maintenance of Information Regarding Persons Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity 533A.108
Prioritization of Funding for Diversion of Persons from Incarceration in Certain Counties 533A.0325
Continuum of Services in Department Facilities 533A.0335
Comprehensive Assessment and Resource Allocation Process 533A.0345
State Agency Services Standards 533A.0352
Local Authority Planning for Local Service Area 533A.0355
Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Responsibilities 533A.0415
Memorandum of Understanding on Interagency Training 533A.0846
Intellectual Disability Community Services Account 533A.03551
Flexible, Low-cost Housing Options 533A.03552
Behavioral Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at Risk of Institutionalization
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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