Sec. 82.005. CONTENT OF REGISTRY. (a) The cancer registry must be a central data bank of accurate, precise, and current information that medical authorities agree serves as an invaluable tool in the early recognition, prevention, cure, and control of cancer.
(b) The cancer registry must include:
(1) a record of the cases of cancer that occur in the state; and
(2) information concerning cancer cases as the executive commissioner considers necessary and appropriate for the recognition, prevention, cure, or control of cancer.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 589, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0253, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Section 82.003. Applicability of Chapter
Section 82.004. Registry Required
Section 82.005. Content of Registry
Section 82.006. Executive Commissioner and Department Powers
Section 82.008. Data From Medical Records
Section 82.009. Confidentiality