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.