Sec. 31.305.  CIVIL DISCOVERY.  Civil discovery of confidential information from a person subject to Section 31.304 under subpoena or other legal process must comply with rules adopted under this subtitle and other applicable law.  The rules may:
(1)  restrict release of confidential information to the portion directly relevant to the legal dispute at issue;  and
(2)  require that a protective order, in form and under circumstances specified by the rules, be issued by a court before release of the confidential information.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 412, Sec. 2.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.