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TX Health & Safety Code § 161.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter L. Abuse, Neglect, and Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct in Health Care Facilities|Section 161.134. Retaliation Against Employees Prohibited

Sec. 161.134.  RETALIATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED.  (a)  A hospital, mental health facility, or treatment facility may not suspend or terminate the employment of or discipline or otherwise discriminate against an employee for reporting to the employee's supervisor, an administrator of the facility, a state regulatory agency, or a law enforcement agency a violation of law, including a violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or a rule of another agency.(b)  A hospital, mental health facility, or treatment facility that violates Subsection (a) is liable to the person discriminated against.  A person who has been discriminated against in violation of Subsection (a) may sue for injunctive relief, damages, or both.(c)  A plaintiff who prevails in a suit under this section may recover actual damages, including damages for mental anguish even if an injury other than mental anguish is not shown.(d)  In addition to an award under Subsection (c), a plaintiff who prevails in a suit under this section may recover exemplary damages and reasonable attorney fees.(e)  In addition to amounts recovered under Subsections (c) and (d), a plaintiff is entitled to, if applicable:(1)  reinstatement in the plaintiff's former position;(2)  compensation for lost wages;  and(3)  reinstatement of lost fringe benefits or seniority rights.(f)  A plaintiff suing under this section has the burden of proof, except that it is a rebuttable presumption that the plaintiff's employment was suspended or terminated, or that the employee was disciplined or discriminated against, for making a report related to a violation if the suspension, termination, discipline, or discrimination occurs before the 60th day after the date on which the plaintiff made a report in good faith.(g)  A suit under this section may be brought in the district court of the county in which:(1)  the plaintiff was employed by the defendant;  or(2)  the defendant conducts business.(h)  A person who alleges a violation of Subsection (a) must sue under this section before the 180th day after the date the alleged violation occurred or was discovered by the employee through the use of reasonable diligence.(i)  This section does not abrogate any other right to sue or interfere with any other cause of action.(j)  Each hospital, mental health facility, and treatment facility shall prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the facility that is readily available to patients, residents, employees, and visitors a statement that employees and staff are protected from discrimination or retaliation for reporting a violation of law.  The statement must be in English and in a second language.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0476, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.136 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter L. Abuse, Neglect, and Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct in Health Care Facilities|Section 161.136. Brochure Relating to Sexual Exploitation

Sec. 161.136.  BROCHURE RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.  (a)  A state health care regulatory agency by rule may require a mental health services provider licensed by that agency to provide a standardized written brochure, in wording a patient can understand, that summarizes the law prohibiting sexual exploitation of patients.  The brochure must be available in English and in a second language.(b)  The brochure shall include:(1)  procedures for filing a complaint relating to sexual exploitation, including any toll-free telephone number available;  and(2)  the rights of a victim of sexual exploitation.(c)  In this section, "mental health services provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 81.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.137 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter L. Abuse, Neglect, and Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct in Health Care Facilities|Section 161.137. Penalties

Sec. 161.137.  PENALTIES.  In addition to the penalties prescribed by this subchapter, a violation of a provision of this subchapter by an individual or facility that is licensed by a state health care regulatory agency is subject to the same consequence as a violation of the licensing law applicable to the individual or facility or of a rule adopted under that licensing law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter M. Medical or Mental Health Records|Section 161.201. Definition

Sec. 161.201.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "health care provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide or render health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 707, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter M. Medical or Mental Health Records|Section 161.202. Fees

Sec. 161.202.  FEES.  (a)  A health care provider or health care facility may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record requested by a patient or former patient, or by an attorney or other authorized representative of the patient or former patient, for use in supporting an application for disability benefits or other benefits or assistance the patient or former patient may be eligible to receive based on that patient's or former patient's disability, or an appeal relating to denial of those benefits or assistance under:(1)  Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;(2)  the state Medicaid program;(3)  Title II, the federal Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 401 et seq.);(4)  Title XVI, the federal Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 1382 et seq.);(5)  Title XVIII, the federal Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.);(6)  38 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq., as amended;  or(7)  38 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq., as amended.(b)  A health care provider or health care facility may charge a fee for the medical or mental health record of a patient or former patient requested by a state or federal agency in relation to the patient or former patient's application for benefits or assistance under Subsection (a) or an appeal relating to denial of those benefits or assistance.(c)  A person, including a state or federal agency, that requests a record under this section shall include with the request a statement or document from the department or agency that administers the issuance of the assistance or benefits that confirms the application or appeal.(d)  A health care provider or health facility is not required to provide more than one complete record for a patient or former patient requested under Subsection (a)(6) or (7) without charge.  If additional material is added to the patient or former patient's record, on request the health care provider or health facility shall supplement the record provided under Subsection (a)(6) or (7) without charge.  This subsection does not affect the ability of a person to receive a medical or mental health record under Subsections (a)(1)-(5).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 707, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 201, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter M. Medical or Mental Health Records|Section 161.203. Distribution of Records

Sec. 161.203.  DISTRIBUTION OF RECORDS.  A health care provider or health care facility shall provide to the requestor a medical or mental health record requested under Section 161.202 not later than the 30th day after the date on which the provider or facility receives the request.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 707, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter M. Medical or Mental Health Records|Section 161.204. Application of Other Law

Sec. 161.204.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.  This subchapter controls over Section 611.0045 of this code and Section 159.006, Occupations Code, and any other provision that authorizes the charging of a fee for providing medical or mental health records.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 707, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.783, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.251. Definitions

Sec. 161.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001, Tax Code.(1-a)  "E-cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.081.(1-b)  "Minor" means a person under 21 years of age.(2)  "Tobacco product" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.001, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 17, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.252. Possession, Purchase, Consumption, or Receipt of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Tobacco Products by Minors Prohibited

Sec. 161.252.  POSSESSION, PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, OR RECEIPT OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS PROHIBITED.  (a)  An individual who is younger than 21 years of age commits an offense if the individual:(1)  possesses, purchases, consumes, or accepts a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or(2)  falsely represents himself or herself to be 21 years of age or older by displaying proof of age that is false, fraudulent, or not actually proof of the individual's own age in order to obtain possession of, purchase, or receive a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product.(b)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 years of age possessed the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product in the presence of an employer of the individual, if possession or receipt of the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product is required in the performance of the employee's duties as an employee.(c)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 years of age is participating in an inspection or test of compliance in accordance with Section 161.088.(c-1)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 years of age:(1)  is at least 18 years of age; and(2)  presents at the time of purchase a valid military identification card of the United States military forces or the state military forces.(d)  An offense under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.(e)  On conviction of an individual under this section, the court shall give notice to the individual that the individual may apply to the court to have the individual's conviction expunged as provided by Section 161.255 on or after the individual's 21st birthday. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 19, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.253. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Awareness Program; Community Service

Sec. 161.253.  E-CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO AWARENESS PROGRAM; COMMUNITY SERVICE.  (a)  On conviction of an individual for an offense under Section 161.252, the court shall suspend execution of sentence and shall require the defendant to attend an e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program approved by the commissioner.  The court may require the parent or guardian of the defendant to attend the e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program with the defendant.(b)  On request, an e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program may be taught in languages other than English.(c)  If the defendant resides in a rural area of this state or another area of this state in which access to an e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program is not readily available, the court shall require the defendant to perform eight to 12 hours of e-cigarette- and tobacco-related community service instead of attending the e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program.(d)  The e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program and the e-cigarette- and tobacco-related community service are remedial and are not punishment.(e)  Not later than the 90th day after the date of a conviction under Section 161.252, the defendant shall present to the court, in the manner required by the court, evidence of satisfactory completion of the e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program or the e-cigarette- and tobacco-related community service.(f)  On receipt of the evidence required under Subsection (e), the court shall:(1)  if the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under Section 161.252, execute the sentence, and at the discretion of the court, reduce the fine imposed to not less than half the fine previously imposed by the court;  or(2)  if the defendant has not been previously convicted of an offense under Section 161.252, discharge the defendant and dismiss the complaint or information against the defendant.(g)  If the court discharges the defendant under Subsection (f)(2), the defendant is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense except that the defendant is considered to have been convicted of the offense if the defendant is subsequently convicted of an offense under Section 161.252 committed after the dismissal under Subsection (f)(2).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 20, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 21, eff. October 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.255. Expungement of Conviction

Sec. 161.255.  EXPUNGEMENT OF CONVICTION.  (a)  An individual convicted of an offense under Section 161.252 may apply to the court to have the conviction expunged on or after the individual's 21st birthday.  The court shall order the conviction and any complaint, verdict, sentence, or other document relating to the offense to be expunged from the individual's record and the conviction may not be shown or made known for any purpose.(b)  The court shall charge an applicant a reimbursement fee in the amount of $30 for each application for expungement filed under this section to defray the cost of notifying state agencies of orders of expungement under this section.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 886 (S.B. 1426), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 22, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.50, eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.256. Jurisdiction of Courts

Sec. 161.256.  JURISDICTION OF COURTS.  A justice court or municipal court may exercise jurisdiction over any matter in which a court under this subchapter may impose a requirement that a defendant attend an e-cigarette and tobacco awareness program or perform e-cigarette- and tobacco-related community service.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 23, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter N. E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use by Minors|Section 161.257. Application of Other Law

Sec. 161.257.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.  Title 3, Family Code, does not apply to a proceeding under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter O. Prevention of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use by Minors|Section 161.301. Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use Public Awareness Campaign

Sec. 161.301.  TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE USE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.  (a)  The department shall develop and implement a public awareness campaign designed to reduce the use by minors in this state of tobacco and e-cigarettes as defined by Section 161.081.  The campaign may use advertisements or similar media to provide educational information about tobacco and e-cigarette use.(b)  The department may contract with another person to develop and implement the public awareness campaign.  The contract shall be awarded on the basis of competitive bids.(c)  A contract awarded under Subsection (b) may be awarded only to a business that has a proven background in advertising and public relations campaigns.(d)  The department may not award a contract under Subsection (b) to:(1)  a person or entity that is required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 305, Government Code, except as provided by Subsection (f);(2)  any partner, employee, employer, relative, contractor, consultant, or related entity of a person or entity described by Subdivision (1) and not described by Subsection (f); or(3)  a person or entity who has been hired to represent associations or other entities for the purpose of affecting the outcome of legislation, agency rules, or other government policies through grassroots or media campaigns.(e)  The persons or entities described by Subsection (d) are not eligible to receive the money or participate either directly or indirectly in the public awareness campaign.(f)  A registrant under Chapter 305, Government Code, is not ineligible under Subsections (d) and (e) if the person is required to register under that chapter solely because the person communicates directly with a member of the executive branch to influence administrative action concerning a matter relating to the purchase of products or services by a state agency.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1174 (H.B. 3445), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0478, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 25, eff. October 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 26, eff. October 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter O. Prevention of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use by Minors|Section 161.302. Grant Program for Youth Groups

Sec. 161.302.  GRANT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH GROUPS.  (a)  The entity administering Section 161.301 shall also develop and implement a grant program to support youth groups that include as a part of the group's program components related to reduction of use by the group's members of tobacco and e-cigarettes as defined by Section 161.081.(b)  "Youth group" means a nonprofit organization that:(1)  is chartered as a national or statewide organization;(2)  is organized and operated exclusively for youth recreational or educational purposes and that includes, as part of the group's program, in addition to the components described by Subsection (a), components relating to:(A)  prevention of drug abuse;(B)  character development;(C)  citizenship training;  and(D)  physical and mental fitness;(3)  has been in existence for at least 10 years;  and(4)  has a membership of which at least 65 percent is younger than 22 years of age.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 27, eff. October 1, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter P. Disclosure of Ingredients in Cigarettes and Tobacco Products|Section 161.351. Definitions

Sec. 161.351.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001, Tax Code.(2)  "Manufacturer" has the meanings assigned by Sections 154.001 and 155.001, Tax Code.(3)  "Tobacco product" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.001, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 161.251 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(64), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 161.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions|Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions|Subchapter P. Disclosure of Ingredients in Cigarettes and Tobacco Products|Section 161.352. Report to Department

Sec. 161.352.  REPORT TO DEPARTMENT.  (a)  Each manufacturer shall file with the department an annual report for each cigarette or tobacco product distributed in this state, stating  the identity of each ingredient in the cigarette or tobacco product, listed in descending order according to weight, measure, or numerical count, other than:(1)  tobacco;(2)  water; or(3)  a reconstituted tobacco sheet made wholly from tobacco.(b)  This section does not require a manufacturer to disclose the specific amount of any ingredient in a cigarette or tobacco product if that ingredient has been approved as safe when burned and inhaled by the United States Food and Drug Administration or a successor entity.(c)  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish the time for filing an annual report under this section and shall prescribe the form for the report.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 161.252 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(64), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.02(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0479, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (S.B. 970), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.|