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Tex. Occ. Code § 160.008 (2026)

Use Of Certain Confidential Information

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Sec. 160.008. USE OF CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. (a) This section applies to a person participating in peer review, a medical peer review committee, or a health care entity named as a defendant in a civil action filed as a result of participation in peer review.

(b) A defendant subject to this section may use otherwise confidential information obtained for legitimate internal business and professional purposes, including use in the defendant's own defense. Use of confidential information under this subsection does not constitute a waiver of the confidential and privileged nature of medical peer review committee proceedings.

(c) A defendant subject to this section may file a counterclaim in a pending action or may prove a cause of action in a subsequent action to recover defense costs, including court costs, attorney's fees, and damages incurred as a result of the civil action, if the plaintiff's original action is determined to be frivolous or brought in bad faith.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: Dallas Cnty. Med. Soc'y v. Ubiñas-Brache, 68 S.W.3d 31 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001).
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Dallas Cnty. Med. Soc'y v. Ubiñas-Brache, 68 S.W.3d 31 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001). · cites it 2× “Laws 2325, 2335 (repealed 1999) (current version at Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(c) (Vernon 2001)).”
In re Mem'l Hermann Hosp. Sys. Mem'l Hermann Physician Network Michael MacRis, M.D. Michael MacRis, M.D., P.A. & Keith Alexander, 464 S.W.3d 686 (Tex. 2015). “See Tex Occ. Code § 160.008(c) ("A defendant subject to this section may file a counter- ■ claim in a pending action or may prove' a cause of action, in a subsequent action to recover defense costs, including court costs, attorney's fees, and damages incurred as a result of the…”
Marlin v. Robertson, 307 S.W.3d 418 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2009). “” Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(c) (Vernon 2004).”
Nath v. Texas Child.'s Hosp., 375 S.W.3d 403 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012). “” Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 160.008 (c) (emphasis added); see also Dallas County Medical Soc’y v.”
Patel v. Midland Mem'l Hosp. & Med. Ctr., 298 F.3d 333 (5th Cir. 2002). · cites it 2× “Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 160.008 (c) (Vernon 2001).”
In re Tollison, 92 S.W.3d 632 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2002). “Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(b) (Vernon Supp.”
Ubinas-brache v. Dallas Cnty. Med. Soc'y, 261 S.W.3d 800 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008). “Laws 1431 , 2440 (current version at Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008 (Vernon 2004)).”
Modern Builders, LLC v. City of Fort Worth, No. 02-25-00275-CV (May 28, 2026). “denied) (addressing fees under Texas Medical Practice Act, Tex. Occ. Code § 160.008(c), and federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act, 42 U.”
Van v. Anderson, No. 02-10421 (5th Cir. Apr. 14, 2003). “§ 11113 (2000), and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 160.008 (West 2000).”
Van v. Anderson, No. 02-10956 (5th Cir. Apr. 14, 2003). “§ 11113 (2000), and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 160.008 (West 2000).”
Patel v. Midland Mem Hosp Med, No. 02-51202 (5th Cir. May 30, 2003). “§11113 and the Texas Peer Review Statute, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN. §160.008(c). On October 23, 2002, the district court entered its order awarding attorneys fees and costs to the respective defendants in the amounts therein stated; and the Patel Plaintiffs have now appealed that…”
Tex. Occ. Code § 160.008(b): 1 case
In re Tollison, 92 S.W.3d 632 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2002). “Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(b) (Vernon Supp.”
Tex. Occ. Code § 160.008(c): 6 cases
Dallas Cnty. Med. Soc'y v. Ubiñas-Brache, 68 S.W.3d 31 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001). “Laws 2325, 2335 (repealed 1999) (current version at Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(c) (Vernon 2001)).”
In re Mem'l Hermann Hosp. Sys. Mem'l Hermann Physician Network Michael MacRis, M.D. Michael MacRis, M.D., P.A. & Keith Alexander, 464 S.W.3d 686 (Tex. 2015). “See Tex Occ. Code § 160.008(c) ("A defendant subject to this section may file a counter- ■ claim in a pending action or may prove' a cause of action, in a subsequent action to recover defense costs, including court costs, attorney's fees, and damages incurred as a result of the…”
Marlin v. Robertson, 307 S.W.3d 418 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2009). “” Tex. Occ.Code Ann. § 160.008(c) (Vernon 2004).”
Patel v. Midland Mem'l Hosp. & Med. Ctr., 298 F.3d 333 (5th Cir. 2002). “Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 160.008 (c) (Vernon 2001).”
Modern Builders, LLC v. City of Fort Worth, No. 02-25-00275-CV (May 28, 2026). “denied) (addressing fees under Texas Medical Practice Act, Tex. Occ. Code § 160.008(c), and federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act, 42 U.”
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