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This bill modifies the Texas Medical Board's obligations regarding public information requests made by legislative members, committees, or agencies. Specifically, the bill requires the board to comply with public information requests under Section 552.008 of the Government Code, while allowing for certain redactions to protect sensitive information. The board may remove patient information protected by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) unless the patient provides authorization for disclosure, and may also redact personally identifiable information except for the individual's name. Additionally, the board must include a written notice with each fulfilled request warning that improper use or distribution of confidential information is a legal offense. The bill repeals a previous section of the Occupations Code related to information requests and will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate voting support.

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