Sec. 47.0032.  TESTING FOR CONGENITAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS.  (a)  In this section, "congenital cytomegalovirus" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.001.
(b)  If a newborn or infant does not pass the hearing screening performed under Section 47.003, the program that performed the screening shall perform or cause to be performed a test for congenital cytomegalovirus on the newborn or infant unless the newborn's or infant's parent declines the test.
(c)  If the newborn or infant receives a positive test for congenital cytomegalovirus, the entity that performed the test shall provide the newborn's or infant's parents with:
(1)  the results of the test;
(2)  information on the potential effects of congenital cytomegalovirus and the available treatment options; and
(3)  a referral to an appropriate physician or facility for the treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 722 (H.B. 2478), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.