A hospital may, but is not required to, provide the data required by Section 311.033 if the hospital:

1. (1) is exempt from state franchise, sales, ad valorem, or other state or local taxes; and

2. (2) does not seek or receive reimbursement for providing health care services to patients from any source, including:

   1. (A) the patient or any person legally obligated to support the patient;
   2. (B) a third party payor; or
   3. (C) Medicaid, Medicare, or any other federal, state, or local program for indigent health care.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 261, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.