Sec. 258.102. SCOPE OF PRIVILEGE. (a) The following information is privileged and may not be disclosed except as provided by this subchapter:
(1) a communication between a dentist and a patient that relates to a professional service provided by the dentist; and
(2) a dental record.
(b) The privilege described by this section applies regardless of when the patient received the professional service from the dentist.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 258 - Practice by Dentist
Subchapter C. Dental Privilege
Section 258.102. Scope of Privilege
Section 258.103. Holder of Privilege
Section 258.104. Consent to Disclosure of Privileged Information
Section 258.105. Exception to Privilege for Certain Proceedings
Section 258.106. Exception to Privilege for Certain Disclosures by Dentist
Section 258.107. Exception to Privilege for Certain Legislative Inquiries
Section 258.108. Limit on Disclosure
Section 258.109. Request for Dental Record: Timing; Exception