Tex. Labor Code Section 404.110
Applicability to Public Counsel of Confidentiality Requirements

(a)

Confidentiality requirements applicable to examination reports and to the commissioner of insurance under Sections 401.058 (Confidentiality of Reports and Related Information), 401.105 (Oath of Examiners and Assistants), 401.106 (Right of Action on Bond), 441.201 (Confidentiality), and 501.158 (Confidentiality Requirements), Insurance Code, as applicable, and Section 404.111 (Access to Information), apply to the public counsel.

(b)

An employee of the office may not be compelled to disclose information communicated to the employee by a claimant on any matter relating to the claimant’s claim. This subsection does not prohibit or alter the office’s duty to notify and cooperate with appropriate law enforcement authorities under Section 404.1015 (Refusal to Provide or Termination of Services)(c).

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.016, eff. September 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1261 (H.B. 673), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 404.110 — Applicability to Public Counsel of Confidentiality Requirements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.404.htm#404.110 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

404.001
Definitions 404.002
Establishment of Office 404.003
Sunset Provision 404.004
Public Interest Information 404.005
Access to Programs and Facilities 404.006
Rulemaking 404.007
Negotiated Rulemaking 404.008
Complaints 404.051
Appointment 404.052
Qualifications 404.053
Business Interest 404.054
Lobbying Activities 404.055
Grounds for Removal 404.056
Prohibited Representation or Employment 404.057
Trade Associations 404.101
General Duties 404.102
General Powers and Duties of Public Counsel 404.103
Operation of Ombudsman Program 404.104
Authority to Appear or Intervene 404.105
Authority to Assist Individual Injured Employees in Administrative Procedures 404.106
Legislative Report 404.107
Access to Information by Public Counsel 404.108
Legislative Recommendations 404.109
Injured Employee Rights 404.110
Applicability to Public Counsel of Confidentiality Requirements 404.111
Access to Information 404.151
Ombudsman Program 404.152
Designation as Ombudsman 404.153
Employer Notification 404.154
Public Information 404.155
Cost for Certain Copies of Medical Records 404.1015
Refusal to Provide or Termination of Services 404.1525
First Responder Liaison

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 404.110’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 404.110 — Applicability to Public Counsel of Confidentiality Requirements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.404.htm#404.110 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).