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AN ACT
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relating to access to records that pertain to the testing for, and |
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fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 402, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 402.354 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 402.354. CLIENT ACCESS TO RECORDS. A client of a |
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person licensed to fit and dispense hearing instruments or of a |
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hearing instrument fitting and dispensing practice is entitled to |
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obtain a copy of the client's records that pertain to the testing |
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for, and fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments by making a |
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signed, written request to the license holder or practice for the |
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records. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 1543 was passed by the House on May 3, |
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2017, by the following vote: Yeas 145, Nays 0, 1 present, not |
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voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.B. No. 1543 was passed by the Senate on May |
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24, 2017, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: _____________________ |
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Governor |