Tex. Ins. Code Section 546.001
Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

“DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.

(2)

“Genetic characteristic” means a scientifically or medically identifiable genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration that predisposes an individual to a disease, disorder, or syndrome.

(3)

“Genetic information” means information that is:

(A)

obtained from or based on a scientific or medical determination of the presence or absence in an individual of a genetic characteristic; or

(B)

derived from the results of a genetic test performed on an individual.

(4)

“Genetic test” means a presymptomatic laboratory test of an individual’s genes, gene products, or chromosomes that:

(A)

analyzes the individual’s DNA, RNA, proteins, or chromosomes; and

(B)

is performed to identify any genetic variation, composition, or alteration that is associated with the individual’s having a predisposition for:
(i)
developing a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome; or
(ii)
being a carrier of a clinically recognized disease, disorder, or syndrome.
The term does not include a blood test, cholesterol test, urine test, or other physical test used for a purpose other than determining a genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration in a specific individual; a routine physical examination or a routine test performed as part of a physical examination; a test to determine drug use; or a test to determine the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus.

(5)

“RNA” means ribonucleic acid.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

Source: Section 546.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­546.­htm#546.­001 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

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