Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1369.553. Transfer or Acceptance of Certain Records Prohibited

(a) In this section, “commercial purpose” does not include pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmaceutical care, utilization review by a health care provider, or a public health activity authorized by law.

(b) A health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager may not transfer to or receive from the issuer's or manager's affiliated provider a record containing patient- or prescriber-identifiable prescription information for a commercial purpose.