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<strong>Texas</strong> Occupations Code<br />

Section<br />

Related/<br />

Contrary<br />

Explanation<br />

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

Exception<br />

Title 3: <strong>Health</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essions<br />

Chapter 255: Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures<br />

Is State Law<br />

Preempted?<br />

Recommendation<br />

§ 255.004<br />

Records <strong>of</strong><br />

Complaints<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

This law requires <strong>the</strong> board <strong>to</strong> maintain complaint files.<br />

This law is not contrary <strong>to</strong> HIPAA because <strong>the</strong> board is not a<br />

covered entity.<br />

No<br />

§ 255.005<br />

Notification <strong>of</strong><br />

Investigation<br />

Status<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

This law requires <strong>the</strong> board <strong>to</strong> inform complainants <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> status<br />

<strong>of</strong> complaints.<br />

This law is not contrary <strong>to</strong> HIPAA because <strong>the</strong> board is not a<br />

covered entity.<br />

No<br />

§ 255.006<br />

General Rules<br />

Regarding<br />

Complaint<br />

Investigation and<br />

Disposition<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

This law requires <strong>the</strong> board <strong>to</strong> review complaints and make<br />

rules regarding investigation <strong>of</strong> complaints.<br />

This law is not contrary <strong>to</strong> HIPAA because <strong>the</strong> board is not a<br />

covered entity.<br />

No<br />

Chapter 256<br />

Licensing <strong>of</strong><br />

Dentists and<br />

Dental<br />

Hygienists<br />

Not Related<br />

No<br />

Chapter 257<br />

License Renewal<br />

Not Related<br />

No<br />

Title 3: <strong>Health</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essions<br />

Chapter 258: Practice by Dentist<br />

§ 258.051<br />

Dentist Records<br />

Related/<br />

Not Contrary<br />

This law makes dental records <strong>the</strong> property <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dentist, and<br />

prohibits sale <strong>of</strong> records.<br />

This law is not contrary <strong>to</strong> HIPAA because a covered entity<br />

could comply with this law and with <strong>the</strong> requirements under<br />

HIPAA.<br />

No<br />

413

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