(a) In this section, “congenital cytomegalovirus” has the meaning assigned by § 46.001.
(b) If a newborn or infant does not pass the hearing screening performed under § 47.003, the program that performed the screening shall perform or cause to be performed a test for congenital cytomegalovirus on the newborn or infant unless the newborn’s or infant’s parent declines the test.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 47.0032


(c) If the newborn or infant receives a positive test for congenital cytomegalovirus, the entity that performed the test shall provide the newborn’s or infant’s parents with:
(1) the results of the test;
(2) information on the potential effects of congenital cytomegalovirus and the available treatment options; and
(3) a referral to an appropriate physician or facility for the treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus.