§ 611.001 Definitions
§ 611.002 Confidentiality of Information and Prohibition Against Disclosure
§ 611.003 Persons Who May Claim Privilege of Confidentiality
§ 611.004 Authorized Disclosure of Confidential Information Other Than in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding
§ 611.0041 Required Disclosure of Confidential Information Other Than in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding
§ 611.0045 Right to Mental Health Record
§ 611.005 Legal Remedies for Improper Disclosure or Failure to Disclose
§ 611.006 Authorized Disclosure of Confidential Information in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding
§ 611.007 Revocation of Consent
§ 611.008 Request by Patient
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611 - Mental Health Records

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005