Destruction of Sample Material; Exceptions

Sec. 546.054. DESTRUCTION OF SAMPLE MATERIAL; EXCEPTIONS. A sample of genetic material obtained from an individual for a genetic test shall be destroyed promptly after the purpose for which the sample was obtained is accomplished unless: (1) the sample is retained under a court order; (2) the individual authorizes retention of the sample for medical treatment or scientific research; (3) the sample was obtained for research that is cleared by an institutional review board and retention of the sample is: (A) under a requirement the institutional review board imposes on a specific research project; or (B) authorized by the research participant with institutional review board approval under federal law; or (4) the sample was obtained for a screening test established by the Texas Department of Health under Section 33.011, Health and Safety Code, and performed by that department or a laboratory approved by that department. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005. SUBCHAPTER C. DISCLOSURE OF GENETIC INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY; EXCEPTIONS