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(a) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), § 7.008(2).
(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), § 7.008(2).
(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), § 7.008(2).
(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), § 7.008(2).
(e) The department shall report to the appropriate law enforcement agency information obtained by the department in the course of an investigation that indicates that a crime may have been committed. The department shall cooperate and assist a law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation of a license holder by providing relevant information to the agency. Information provided to a law enforcement agency by the department is confidential and may not be disclosed except as necessary to conduct the investigation.
(f) The department shall provide information to a health care entity on the written request of the entity concerning:
(1) a complaint filed against a license holder that was resolved after an investigation by the department or resolved by an agreed settlement; and
(2) the basis for and status of an active investigation concerning a license holder.
(g) The department's disclosure of information under Subsection (f) of this section, Section 202.2031, or Section 202.2032 does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or any other law.
(h) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), § 7.008(2).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 202.509. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Investigative Information - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-202-509/
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