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<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Health</strong> & Safety Code<br />

Section/<br />

Chapter<br />

Related/<br />

Contrary<br />

Explanation<br />

<strong>Preemption</strong><br />

Exception<br />

Is State Law<br />

Preempted?<br />

Recommendation<br />

§ 161.042<br />

Manda<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

Reporting <strong>of</strong><br />

Controlled<br />

Substance<br />

Overdoses<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

HIPAA permits appropriately limited disclosure <strong>of</strong> PHI that is<br />

required by law. 45 C.F.R. § 164.512(a)(1).<br />

No<br />

§ 161.044<br />

Controlled<br />

Substance<br />

Overdose<br />

Information<br />

Reposi<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

No<br />

§ 161.061<br />

Labora<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

Information<br />

Required<br />

Not Related<br />

No<br />

§ 161.101<br />

Tests for<br />

Exposure <strong>to</strong> Lead<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

Request for test and test itself are in compliance with HIPAA,<br />

as HIPAA permits <strong>the</strong> use and disclosure <strong>of</strong> IIHI in <strong>the</strong> course<br />

<strong>of</strong> certain treatment, payment, and health care operations.<br />

45 C.F.R. § 164.506.<br />

No<br />

§ 161.132<br />

Reports <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />

and Neglect or<br />

Illegal,<br />

Unpr<strong>of</strong>essional,<br />

or Unethical<br />

Conduct<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

Not Contrary <strong>to</strong> HIPAA because:<br />

(1) HIPAA permits certain disclosures about victims <strong>of</strong> abuse,<br />

neglect, or domestic violence.<br />

(2) HIPAA permits appropriately limited disclosure <strong>of</strong> PHI that<br />

is required by law. 45 C.F.R. § 164.512(a)(1).<br />

No<br />

§ 161.134<br />

Retaliation<br />

Against<br />

Employees<br />

Prohibited<br />

Not Related<br />

No<br />

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