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TX Occ Code § 57.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 57 - Requirements for Licensing Agencies|Subchapter C. Review of State Agency Rules|Section 57.105. Submission of Certain State Agency Rules

Sec. 57.105.  SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCY RULES.  (a)  A state agency that issues a license must submit any proposed rule affecting market competition in this state relating to the business, occupation, or profession for which a license is issued to the division for review before the rule is adopted or implemented.(b)  A state agency that issues a license must submit to the division for review any rule that the agency proposes to repeal or readopt with amendment after a review under Section 2001.039, Government Code, if the rule affects market competition as described by this section.(b-1)  A state agency that issues a license must submit to the division for review any rule that the agency proposes to readopt without amendment after a review under Section 2001.039, Government Code, if the rule affects market competition as described by this section.  This subsection expires January 1, 2024.(c)  The state agency must include with the submission a statement of the purpose for the proposed rule, copies of all administrative records regarding the proposed rule, including any information or comments the agency received from the public, and any other information required by the division.(d)  For purposes of this section, a rule affects market competition if the rule would, if implemented or readopted:(1)  create a barrier to market participation in this state; or(2)  result in higher prices or reduced competition for a product or service provided by or to a license holder in this state.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (S.B. 1995), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 57.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 57 - Requirements for Licensing Agencies|Subchapter C. Review of State Agency Rules|Section 57.106. Review by Division

Sec. 57.106.  REVIEW BY DIVISION.  (a)  The division shall conduct a thorough, independent review of each proposed rule submitted under Section 57.105 to determine:(1)  if the effect of the proposed rule on market competition is consistent with state policy as established by the applicable state agency's governing statute; and(2)  whether the proposed rule promotes a clearly articulated and affirmatively expressed policy as established by the legislature to displace competition with government action.(b)  In conducting the review, the division may:(1)  request information from the state agency;(2)  require the state agency to conduct an analysis of possible implications of the rule;(3)  solicit public comments; or(4)  hold public hearings.(c)  The division shall complete the review not later than the 90th day after the date the proposed rule is submitted under Section 57.105.(d)  After review, the division shall:(1)  approve the proposed rule; or(2)  reject the proposed rule and return the rule to the state agency with instructions for revising the rule to be consistent with applicable state policy.(e)  A state agency may not finally adopt or implement a proposed rule required to be submitted for review under this subchapter unless the division has approved the rule under this section.(f)  The division shall, for each proposed rule submitted under this subchapter, provide to the state agency and make available to the public an explanation of the division's reasons for approving or rejecting the rule, including a discussion of the division's determination regarding the consistency of the rule with applicable state policy.(g)  The division may initiate a review of a proposed rule that was not submitted for review under this subchapter if the division has reason to believe that the proposed rule may have an anticompetitive market effect.  A state agency may not finally adopt or implement a proposed rule for which the division has initiated a review under this subsection unless the division approves the rule in accordance with this section.(h)  When conducting a review of a proposed rule or deciding whether to initiate a review, the division shall only consider evidence or communications that are:(1)  submitted to the division in writing from an identified person or entity and made available to the public;(2)  submitted in a public hearing; or(3)  generally known to the public.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (S.B. 1995), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 57.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 57 - Requirements for Licensing Agencies|Subchapter C. Review of State Agency Rules|Section 57.107. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 57.107.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  The division may adopt rules to carry out this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (S.B. 1995), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 58.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 58.001. Definitions

Sec. 58.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  'DNA' means deoxyribonucleic acid.(2)  'Family health history' means a history taken by a physician or genetic professional to ascertain genetic or medical information about an individual's family.(3)  'Genetic characteristic' means a scientifically or medically identifiable genetic or chromosomal variation, composition, or alteration that:(A)  is scientifically or medically believed to:(i)  predispose an individual to a disease, disorder, or syndrome;  or(ii)  be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of developing a disease, disorder, or syndrome;  and(B)  may or may not be associated with any symptom of an ongoing disease, disorder, or syndrome affecting an individual on the date the genetic information is obtained regarding the individual.(4)  '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, or a family health history obtained from, an individual.(5)  '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 statistically increased risk of:(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.(6)  'Licensing authority' means a state agency or political subdivision that issues an occupational license.(7)  'Occupational license' means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that must be obtained by an individual to engage in a particular business or occupation.(8)  'Political subdivision' means a municipality, county, or special district or authority.  The term includes a school district.(9)  'RNA' means ribonucleic acid.(10)  'State agency' means a department, board, bureau, commission, committee, division, office, council, or agency in the executive or judicial branch of state government.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter B. Use and Retention of Genetic Information|Section 58.051. Certain Uses of Genetic Information Prohibited

Sec. 58.051.  CERTAIN USES OF GENETIC INFORMATION PROHIBITED.  A licensing authority may not deny an application for an occupational license, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an occupational license, or take any other disciplinary action against a license holder based on the refusal of the license applicant or license holder to:(1)  submit to a genetic test;(2)  submit a family health history;(3)  disclose whether the applicant or holder has submitted to a genetic test;  or(4)  disclose the results of any genetic test to which the applicant or holder has submitted.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter B. Use and Retention of Genetic Information|Section 58.052. Destruction of Sample Material; Exceptions

Sec. 58.052.  DESTRUCTION OF SAMPLE MATERIAL;  EXCEPTIONS.  A sample of genetic material obtained from an individual for a genetic test shall be destroyed promptly after the purpose for which the sample was obtained is accomplished unless:(1)  the sample is retained under a court order;(2)  the individual authorizes retention of the sample for medical treatment or scientific research;(3)  the sample was obtained for research that is cleared by an institutional review board and retention of the sample is:(A)  under a requirement the institutional review board imposes on a specific research project;  or(B)  authorized by the research participant with institutional review board approval under federal law;  or(4)  the sample was obtained for a screening test established by the Texas Department of Health under Section 33.011, Health and Safety Code, and performed by that department or a laboratory approved by that department.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions|Section 58.101. Disclosure of Test Results to Individual Tested

Sec. 58.101.  DISCLOSURE OF TEST RESULTS TO INDIVIDUAL TESTED.  An individual who submits to a genetic test has the right to know the results of the test.  On written request by the individual, the entity that performed the test shall disclose the test results to:(1)  the individual;  or(2)  a physician designated by the individual.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions|Section 58.102. Confidentiality of Genetic Information

Sec. 58.102.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF GENETIC INFORMATION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 58.103, genetic information is confidential and privileged regardless of the source of the information.(b)  A person who holds genetic information about an individual may not disclose or be compelled to disclose, by subpoena or otherwise, that information unless the disclosure is specifically authorized as provided by Section 58.104.(c)  This section applies to a redisclosure of genetic information by a secondary recipient of the information after disclosure of the information by an initial recipient.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions|Section 58.103. Exceptions to Confidentiality

Sec. 58.103.  EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY.  (a)  Subject to Subchapter G, Chapter 411, Government Code, genetic information may be disclosed without an authorization under Section 58.104 if the disclosure is:(1)  authorized under a state or federal criminal law relating to:(A)  the identification of individuals;  or(B)  a criminal or juvenile proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review by a multidisciplinary child-abuse team;(2)  required under a specific order of a state or federal court;(3)  for the purpose of establishing paternity as authorized under a state or federal law;(4)  made to provide genetic information relating to a decedent and the disclosure is made to the blood relatives of the decedent for medical diagnosis;  or(5)  made to identify a decedent.(b)  Genetic information may be disclosed without an authorization under Section 58.104 if:(1)  the disclosure is for information from a research study in which the procedure for obtaining informed written consent and the use of the information is governed by national standards for protecting participants involved in research projects, including guidelines issued under 21 C.F.R. Part 50 and 45 C.F.R. Part 46;(2)  the information does not identify a specific individual;  and(3)  the information is provided to the Texas Department of Health to comply with Chapter 87, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions|Section 58.104. Authorized Disclosure

Sec. 58.104.  AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.  An individual or the legal representative of an individual may authorize disclosure of genetic information relating to the individual by a written authorization that includes:(1)  a description of the information to be disclosed;(2)  the name of the person to whom the disclosure is made;  and(3)  the purpose for the disclosure.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 58.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 2 - General Provisions Relating to Licensing|Chapter 58 - Use of Genetic Information|Subchapter C. Disclosure of Genetic Information; Confidentiality; Exceptions|Section 58.105. Civil Penalty

Sec. 58.105.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who discloses genetic information in violation of Sections 58.102-58.104 is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.(b)  The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to recover a civil penalty under this section, plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 15.002, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 103.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 103 - Right to Object to Participation in Abortion Procedure|Section 103.001. Right to Object

Sec. 103.001.  RIGHT TO OBJECT.  A physician, nurse, staff member, or employee of a hospital or other health care facility who objects to directly or indirectly performing or participating in an abortion procedure may not be required to directly or indirectly perform or participate in the procedure.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 103.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 103 - Right to Object to Participation in Abortion Procedure|Section 103.002. Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 103.002.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.  (a)  A hospital or health care facility may not discriminate against a physician, nurse, staff member, or employee, or an applicant for one of those positions, who refuses to perform or participate in an abortion procedure.(b)  A hospital or health care facility may not discriminate against a physician, nurse, staff member, or employee because of the person's willingness to participate in an abortion procedure at another facility.(c)  An educational institution may not discriminate against an applicant for admission or employment as a student, intern, or resident because of the applicant's attitude concerning abortion.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 103.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 103 - Right to Object to Participation in Abortion Procedure|Section 103.003. Remedies

Sec. 103.003.  REMEDIES.  A person whose rights under this chapter are violated may sue a hospital, health care facility, or educational institution in district court in the county where the hospital, facility, or institution is located for:(1)  an injunction against any further violation;(2)  appropriate affirmative relief, including admission or reinstatement of employment with back pay plus 10 percent interest;  and(3)  any other relief necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 103.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 103 - Right to Object to Participation in Abortion Procedure|Section 103.004. Duty of Certain Private Entities to Make Facilities Available

Sec. 103.004.  DUTY OF CERTAIN PRIVATE ENTITIES TO MAKE FACILITIES AVAILABLE.  A private hospital or private health care facility is not required to make its facilities available for the performance of an abortion unless a physician determines that the life of the mother is immediately endangered.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.001. Short Title

Sec. 104.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Healing Art Identification Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.002. Healing Art

Sec. 104.002.  HEALING ART.  The healing art includes any system, treatment, operation, diagnosis, prescription, or practice to ascertain, cure, relieve, adjust, or correct a human disease, injury, or unhealthy or abnormal physical or mental condition.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.003. Required Identification

Sec. 104.003.  REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION.  (a)  A person subject to this section who uses the person's name on a written or printed professional identification, including a sign, pamphlet, stationery, or letterhead, or who uses the person's signature as a professional identification shall designate as required by this section the healing art the person is licensed to practice.(b)  A person who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and holds a doctor of medicine degree shall use:(1)  physician or surgeon, M.D.;(2)  doctor, M.D.;  or(3)  doctor of medicine, M.D.(c)  A person who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and holds a doctor of osteopathy degree shall use:(1)  physician or surgeon, D.O.;(2)  osteopathic physician or surgeon;(3)  doctor, D.O.;(4)  doctor of osteopathy;(5)  doctor of osteopathic medicine;(6)  osteopath;  or(7)  D.O.(d)  A person who is licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners shall use:(1)  dentist;(2)  doctor, D.D.S.;(3)  doctor of dental surgery;(4)  D.D.S.;  or(5)  doctor of dental medicine, D.M.D.(e)  A person who is licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall use:(1)  chiropractor;(2)  doctor, D.C.;(3)  doctor of chiropractic;  or(4)  D.C.(f)  A person who is licensed by the Texas Optometry Board shall use:(1)  optometrist;(2)  doctor, optometrist;(3)  doctor of optometry;  or(4)  O.D.(g)  A person who is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to practice podiatry shall use:(1)  chiropodist;(2)  doctor, D.S.C.;(3)  doctor of surgical chiropody;(4)  D.S.C.;(5)  podiatrist;(6)  doctor, D.P.M.;(7)  doctor of podiatric medicine; or(8)  D.P.M.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 19.019, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 104.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.004. Other Persons Using Title "Doctor"

Sec. 104.004.  OTHER PERSONS USING TITLE "DOCTOR".  In using the title "doctor" as a trade or professional asset or on any manner of professional identification, including a sign, pamphlet, stationery, or letterhead, or as a part of a signature, a person other than a person described by Section 104.003 shall designate the authority under which the title is used or the college or honorary degree that gives rise to the use of the title.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.005. Enforcement

Sec. 104.005.  ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  On the request of a healing art licensing board listed in Section 104.003, the district or county attorney shall file and prosecute appropriate judicial proceedings in the name of the state against a person who violates Section 104.003.(b)  The district or county attorney shall file the proceeding in the district court of the county in which the violation occurs.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.006. Applicability to Established Church

Sec. 104.006.  APPLICABILITY TO ESTABLISHED CHURCH.  This chapter does not affect the use of the principles or teachings of an established church in ministering, without the use of any drug or material remedy, to the sick or suffering by prayer if:(1)  sanitary and quarantine laws are complied with;  and(2)  the person ministering or offering to minister does not maintain an office, other than to exercise the principles or teachings of the church of which the person is a bona fide member.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 104.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally|Chapter 104 - Healing Art Practitioners|Section 104.007. Penalties

Sec. 104.007.  PENALTIES.  (a)  A person who violates this chapter commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1)  on conviction of a first offense, a fine of $100;(2)  on conviction of a second offense, a fine of $500;  and(3)  on conviction of a third offense:(A)  a fine of $1,000;  or(B)  revocation of the person's license to practice the healing art.(b)  On conviction of the person, the district court shall notify the licensing board that issued the license.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|