Section 12.097 - Confidentiality Requirements(a) All records, reports, and testimony relating to the medical condition of an applicant or license holder:(1) are for the confidential use of the medical advisory board, a panel, or the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas;(2) are privileged information; and(3) may not be disclosed to any person or used as evidence in a trial except as provided by Subsection (b).(b) In a subsequent proceeding under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, or Subchapter N, Chapter 521, Transportation Code, the department may provide a copy of the report of the medical advisory board or panel and a medical record or report relating to an applicant or license holder to:(1) the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas;(2) the applicant or license holder; and(3) the officer who presides at the hearing.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.097
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0039, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146, Sec. 11.23, eff. 9/1/2009.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/1995.