Sec. 33.013. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. A physician, technician, or other person administering the screening tests required by this chapter is not liable or responsible because of the failure or refusal of a parent, managing conservator, or guardian to consent to the tests for which this chapter provides.
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 33.013. 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