Sec. 33.012. EXEMPTION. (a) Screening tests may not be administered to a newborn child whose parents, managing conservator, or guardian objects on the ground that the tests conflict with the religious tenets or practices of an organized church of which they are adherents.
(b) If a parent, managing conservator, or guardian objects to the screening tests, the physician or the person attending the newborn child that is not attended by a physician shall ensure that the objection of the parent, managing conservator, or guardian is entered into the medical record of the child. The parent, managing conservator, or guardian shall sign the entry.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 33 - Phenylketonuria, Other Heritable Diseases, Hypothyroidism, and Certain Other Disorders
Subchapter B. Newborn Screening
Section 33.011. Test Requirement
Section 33.0111. Disclosure Statement and Consent
Section 33.0112. Destruction of Genetic Material
Section 33.012. Exemption
Section 33.013. Limitation on Liability
Section 33.014. Diagnosis; Follow-Up
Section 33.015. Reports; Record Keeping
Section 33.016. Approval of Laboratories
Section 33.0165. Mutual Aid Agreement for Newborn Screening Laboratory Services
Section 33.017. Newborn Screening Advisory Committee