81R13884 UM-F
By: Hilderbran H.B. No. 3831
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to persons authorized to receive certain medical or
treatment information.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 611, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding Section 611.009 to read as follows:
Sec. 611.009. APPLICATION FOR DISCLOSURE. (a) A person may
apply to a county or district court with probate jurisdiction for a
court order allowing access to confidential information relating to
the patient if the person:
(1) is a member of the patient's family or is the
patient's caregiver;
(2) provides financial, emotional, or other
substantial support to the patient; and
(3) enhances or facilitates the treatment, care, or
well-being of the patient.
(b) The court may deny access to any portion of a record if
the court determines that release of that portion would be harmful
to the patient's physical, mental, or emotional health.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.