Sec. 111.057. UNLAWFUL USE OF LISTS OF NAMES. (a) Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of health and human service programs and in accordance with regulations, it is unlawful for a person to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, names of, or any information directly or indirectly derived from records concerning persons applying for or receiving health and human services.
(b) The department is authorized to provide client and other information to and receive client and other information from any state agency for the purpose of increasing and enhancing services to clients and improving agency operations under this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117, except where federal law or regulations preclude such sharing.
(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section.
Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2424, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 9, eff. May 17, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.398, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities
Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 111.0505. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 111.051. Department as Principal Authority
Section 111.0511. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission
Section 111.0525. Coordination With State Agencies
Section 111.053. Cooperation With the Federal Government
Section 111.054. Obtaining Federal Funds
Section 111.0553. Procurement Methods
Section 111.056. Gifts and Donations