(a) A utilization review agent may not require, as a condition of treatment approval or for any other reason, the observation of a psychotherapy session or the submission or review of a mental health therapist’s process or progress notes.

(b) Notwithstanding this section, a utilization review agent may require submission of a patient’s medical record summary.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 727, § 4, eff. April 1, 2007.