Sec. 258.103. HOLDER OF PRIVILEGE. (a) The patient is the holder of the privilege.
(b) The following persons may claim the privilege on the patient's behalf:
(1) a person authorized to act on the patient's behalf;
(2) a dentist acting on the patient's behalf; and
(3) an agent or employee of a person listed in Subdivision (1) or (2).
(c) A person's authority to claim the privilege is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
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