Can I Record a Conversation With a Healthcare Professional?

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Texas is a one-party recording consent State. That means as long as one party to the conversation consents you may record.

However, it's important to note that video/audio recording may be prohibited as a private policy at the facility. If you are found in violation of the policy, the facility may ask you to leave. 

Over the Phone?

Recording without the consent of at least one party is almost always illegal.https://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations Federal law currently permits recording with the permission of at least one party. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2511 Texas is a one-party consent State. https://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/texas-recording-law However, it’s important to understand that in 11 states one party consent recording is still illegal. If the person on the other line is in one of those states, recording the conversation may be a criminal violation. 

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