TITLE: Relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.

SUMMARY: Relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a client's access to certain records of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 402.154, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Subsection (h-1) to read as follows: (h-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (h), the department on request shall provide a copy of a license holder's records obtained by the department as described by Subsection (h) to a person who is or was a client of the license holder if the records pertain to that person and the person is or was involved in a complaint against the license holder. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.