Texas Statutes
Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures
Section 202.509. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Investigative Information

Sec. 202.509. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION.
(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
(e) The department shall report to the appropriate law enforcement agency information obtained by the department in the course of an investigation that indicates that a crime may have been committed. The department shall cooperate and assist a law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation of a license holder by providing relevant information to the agency. Information provided to a law enforcement agency by the department is confidential and may not be disclosed except as necessary to conduct the investigation.
(f) The department shall provide information to a health care entity on the written request of the entity concerning:
(1) a complaint filed against a license holder that was resolved after an investigation by the department or resolved by an agreed settlement; and
(2) the basis for and status of an active investigation concerning a license holder.
(g) The department's disclosure of information under Subsection (f) of this section, Section 202.2031, or Section 202.2032 does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or any other law.
(h) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 55, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.007, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.