§ 258.101 Definitions
§ 258.102 Scope of Privilege
§ 258.103 Holder of Privilege
§ 258.104 Consent to Disclosure of Privileged Information
§ 258.105 Exception to Privilege for Certain Proceedings
§ 258.106 Exception to Privilege for Certain Disclosures by Dentist
§ 258.107 Exception to Privilege for Certain Legislative Inquiries
§ 258.108 Limit On Disclosure
§ 258.109 Request for Dental Record: Timing; Exception
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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 258 > Subchapter C - Dental Privilege

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • 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
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. 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
  • 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