Amend CSHB 714 as follows: (1) On page 2, line 20, before the period insert "and the parents shall be informed that information may be provided to the department upon their written consent if hearing loss is identified". (2) On page 3, line 17, between the comma and "as" insert "upon the parents' consent". (3) On page 4, strike line 27. (4) On page 5, strike lines 1-4. (5) On page 5, strike line 7. (6) On page 5, line 13, add subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The department shall ensure that the written consent of a parent is obtained before a newborn is included in the information management, reporting, and tracking system or any information relating to the newborn or infant is released through the system." (7) On page 5, line 23, add subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The department by rule shall develop guidelines to protect the confidentiality of patients in accordance with Section 5.08, Medical Practice Act (Article 4495b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) and require the written consent of a patient or guardian of a patient before any information is provided to the department as set out in this chapter. The department shall permit a parent or guardian at any time to withdraw information provided to the department under this chapter." (8) Renumber the bill appropriately.