# 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 98.109: 25 TAC § 98.109. Nondiscrimination and Confidentiality, DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 98.109
- **Heading:** 25 TAC § 98.109. Nondiscrimination and Confidentiality, DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 25 HEALTH SERVICES / Part 1 DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES / Chapter 98 TEXAS HIV MEDICATION PROGRAM / 25 TAC § 98.109

## Text

(a) Nondiscrimination. The department operates the
 THMP in a manner that allows full participation of individuals, regardless
 of their race, color, national origin, age or disability. For purposes
 of THMP, discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation is prohibited.
(b) Confidentiality. No information that could identify
 an individual applicant is released except as authorized by law and
 in accordance with §1.501 of this title (relating to Privacy
 of Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
 Act of 1996). An applicant is advised that, in addition to the department,
 the physicians, pharmacists, and designated Medicare prescription
 drug plan will be aware of the applicant's diagnosis.
(c) Disclose. The department may use or disclose individual
 health information to provide, coordinate, or manage health care or
 related services, as allowed by law. This includes referring the individual
 to other health care resources. The department may contact a THMP
 applicant or individual to discuss enrollment benefits, resources
 for treatment, or other health-related information as appropriate.
(d) Privacy notice. An individual may request a copy
 of the department's privacy notice by contacting the THMP.

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