Texas § HS.85.082 - DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING PROGRAMS
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§ HS.85.082. DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING PROGRAMS. (a) The department shall establish voluntary HIV testing programs in each public health region to make confidential counseling and testing available. The department shall complete contact tracing after a confirmed positive test. (b) The department may contract with public and private entities to perform the testing as necessary according to local circumstances. (c) The results of a test conducted by a testing program or department program under this section may not be used for insurance purposes, to screen or determine suitability for employment, or to discharge a person from employment. (d) A person who is injured by an intentional violation of Subsection (c) may bring a civil action for damages and may recover for each violation from a person who violates Subsection (c): (1) $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater; and (2) reasonable attorney fees. (e) In addition to the remedies provided by Subsection (d), the person may bring an action to restrain a violation or threatened violation of Subsection (c). Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
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Section HS.85.082 ("DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING PROGRAMS") 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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