Texas § HS.162.012 - LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.162.012 — LIMITATION ON LIABILITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.162.012. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. (a) A donor who provides information or blood samples under Section 162.010 is immune from all liability arising out of the donation of the blood transfused into a recipient. (b) A blood bank is not liable for the disclosure of information to a court in accordance with an order issued under Sections 162.010 (b)-(f). (c) A presumption of negligence or causation does not attach to a donor's positive test result if the test result is obtained after the donation of blood or blood components that is the subject of discovery as provided under Section 162.011 . (d) Except as provided by Section 162.013 or 162.014 , a person who negligently or intentionally discloses blood bank records in violation of this chapter is liable only for actual damages resulting from the negligent or intentional disclosure. (e) This chapter does not give rise to any liability under Subchapter E , Chapter 17 , Business & Commerce Code (Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act). Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.162.012
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.162.012 cover?
Section HS.162.012 ("LIMITATION ON LIABILITY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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