Introduced on September 1, 2012, Texas House Bill 300 (HB 300) expands the existing privacy requirements of the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act to any individual or organization that has access to the Protected Health Information (PHI) or Sensitive Personal Information (SPI) of any Texas resident – irrespective of …

What is the objective of HB 300?

HB300 revises the definition of a Covered Entity (CE) and increases mandates that CEs must abide by. It also establishes standards for use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), and grants enforcement to state agencies.

Which state does HB 300 pertain to?

Like HITECH, House Bill 300 (HB300) requires covered entities in Texas that handle PHI to provide notification to individuals in the event of a privacy breach.