Texas Statutes
Chapter 611 - Mental Health Records
Section 611.003. Persons Who May Claim Privilege of Confidentiality

Sec. 611.003. PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM PRIVILEGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY. (a) The privilege of confidentiality may be claimed by:
(1) the patient;
(2) a person listed in Section 611.004(a)(4) or (a)(5) who is acting on the patient's behalf; or
(3) the professional, but only on behalf of the patient.
(b) The authority of a professional to claim the privilege of confidentiality on behalf of the patient is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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Texas Statutes

Health and Safety Code

Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability

Subtitle E - Special Provisions Relating to Mental Illness and Mental Retardation

Chapter 611 - Mental Health Records

Section 611.001. Definitions

Section 611.002. Confidentiality of Information and Prohibition Against Disclosure

Section 611.003. Persons Who May Claim Privilege of Confidentiality

Section 611.004. Authorized Disclosure of Confidential Information Other Than in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding