Texas · HIPAA Records Request
Texas HIPAA Medical Records Request
Texas patients have federal HIPAA rights (45 C.F.R. § 164.524) to access and request correction of their medical records, plus Texas's Medical Records Privacy Act (Tex. Health & Safety Code § 181), which extends similar protections to a broader set of entities. Following the Change Healthcare data breach (2024), which exposed records of an estimated 100 million Americans, knowing how to formally request access to your records and identify what was exposed is more important than ever.
Texas's Medical Records Privacy Act extends HIPAA-style rights to all individuals, not just patients, and covers a broader set of entities than federal HIPAA.
Governing law
45 C.F.R. § 164.524 (HIPAA) + Tex. Health & Safety Code § 181 (Texas Medical Records Privacy Act)
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Cites 45 C.F.R. § 164.524 (HIPAA) + Tex. Health & Safety Code § 181 (Texas Medical Records Privacy Act). Formatted for USPS Certified Mail. Instant PDF.
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Texas HIPAA Records Request FAQs
How do I request my medical records in Texas?▾
Submit a written request to your healthcare provider or health plan citing 45 C.F.R. § 164.524 (HIPAA Right of Access). Providers must respond within 30 days (extendable 30 more with notice). Texas providers cannot charge more than a 'reasonable, cost-based fee' for copies. An electronic request for electronic records must be fulfilled electronically.
Was my information exposed in the Change Healthcare breach?▾
Change Healthcare (UnitedHealth Group subsidiary) disclosed a breach in February 2024 affecting an estimated 100 million individuals. If you received care from any provider that uses Change Healthcare for claims processing (which includes most major Texas health systems), your data may have been exposed. Send a HIPAA breach notification inquiry to your health plan or provider to confirm.
What can I do if my Texas provider denies my records request?▾
File a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at hhs.gov/ocr/filing-a-complaint within 180 days of the denial. OCR actively investigates HIPAA Right of Access violations and has levied significant fines against Texas providers in recent years.
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