Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Genetic Testing and Use of Test Results
Section 546.053. Testing Related to Pregnancy

Sec. 546.053. TESTING RELATED TO PREGNANCY. (a) In this section, "coerce" means to restrain or dominate a woman's free will by actual or implied:
(1) force; or
(2) threat of rejecting, denying, limiting, canceling, refusing to renew, or otherwise adversely affecting eligibility for coverage under a health benefit plan.
(b) A health benefit plan issuer may not:
(1) require as a condition of coverage genetic testing of a child in utero without the pregnant woman's consent; or
(2) use genetic information to coerce or compel a pregnant woman to have an induced abortion.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 670 (S.B. 53), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.

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