Opinion No.

Office of the Attorney General — State of Texas John Cornyn Mr. Jim Loyd Executive Director Texas Health Care Information Council Two Commodore Plaza 206 East Ninth Street, Suite 19.140 Austin, Texas 78701

Re: With respect to information requested from the Texas Health Care Information Council, whether the Council may charge fees under section108.012 of the Health and Safety Code or section 552.262 of the Government Code, and related questions (RQ-0425-JC)

Dear Mr. Loyd:

Section 108.012 of the Health and Safety Code permits the Texas Health Care Information Council (THCIC or the Council) to…