Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 503A.002. Applicability

(1) offers its products or services to individuals who are residents of this state; or

(2) collects, uses, or analyzes genetic data that:

(1) an entity only when they are engaged in collecting, using, or analyzing genetic data or biological samples in the context of research, as defined by 45 C.F.R. Section 164.501, that is conducted in accordance with:

(2) genetic data that is protected health information collected by a covered entity or business associate, as defined by 45 C.F.R. Part 160, subject to the privacy, security, and breach notification rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. Section 1320d et seq.);

(3) an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;

(4) an entity when the entity is offering genetic testing products or services through a health care provider; or

(5) the collection, use, or analysis of genetic data by a health care provider.