Sec. 34.017. DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO INFORMATION. (a) Notwithstanding Chapter 108 or any other law, the department may have access to the following information that may include the identity of a patient to fulfill its duties under this chapter:
(1) birth records;
(2) fetal death records;
(3) maternal death records; and
(4) hospital and birthing center discharge data.
(b) The department may not disclose the information described by Subsection (a) to the review committee or any other person.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (S.B. 495), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 601 (S.B. 750), Sec. 19, eff. June 10, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 34 - Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.002. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee
Section 34.003. Terms; Vacancy
Section 34.005. Duties of Review Committee
Section 34.0055. Screening and Educational Materials for Substance Use and Domestic Violence
Section 34.006. Consultations and Agreements With Outside Parties
Section 34.007. Selection and Review of Cases
Section 34.008. Obtaining De-Identified Information for Review
Section 34.009. Confidentiality; Privilege
Section 34.010. Subpoena and Discovery
Section 34.012. Database of De-Identified Information
Section 34.013. Inapplicability of Chapter
Section 34.0156. Maternal Health and Safety Initiative
Section 34.0158. Report on Actions to Address Maternal Mortality Rates
Section 34.01581. Opioid Use Disorder Maternal and Newborn Health Initiatives
Section 34.0159. Program Evaluations
Section 34.017. Department Access to Information
Section 34.018. Sunset Provision