Discovery of confidential information from a person subject to this subchapter under subpoena or other legal process must comply with rules adopted under this subtitle. The rules may:

1. (1) restrict release of confidential information to the portion directly relevant to the legal dispute at issue; and
2. (2) require that a protective order, in the 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.