(a) The Agency shall access financial or other information
and records from a CNA or a CRP if the Agency determines the information
and records are necessary for the effective administration of this
chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
(b) Information and records must be obtained under
subsection (a) of this section in recognition of the privacy interest
of individuals employed by CNAs or CRPs. The information and records
may not be released or made public on subpoena or otherwise, except
that release may be made:
(1) for statistical purposes, but only if a person
is not identified;
(2) with the consent of each person identified in the
information released; or
(3) regarding a compensation package of any CNA employee
or subcontractor if determined by the Commission to be relevant to
the administration of this chapter.
(c) No records belonging to a CNA or a CRP may be accessed
or released except as authorized under the Texas Public Information
Act.
(d) The Agency or a CNA shall inspect a CRP for compliance
with certification criteria established under Texas Human Resources
Code §122.013(c).
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