Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 503A.007: PROHIBITED DISCLOSURES.

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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE
TITLE 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION
SUBTITLE A. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
CHAPTER 503A. DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING COMPANIES; RIGHTS REGARDING DNA

(a) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose an individual's genetic data to a law enforcement entity or other governmental body unless:

(1) the company first obtains the individual's express written consent; or

(2) the entity or body obtains a warrant or complies with another valid legal process required by the company.

(b) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company may not disclose, without first obtaining an individual's written consent, the individual's genetic data to:

(1) an entity that offers health insurance, life insurance, or long-term care insurance; or

(2) an employer of the individual.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 2545), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

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