(a) The department may require information in addition to that required by Section 203.253 if it determines the additional information is necessary and appropriate to ascertain the nature and extent of midwifery in this state. The department may not require information regarding any act that is prohibited under this chapter.
(b) The department shall prescribe forms for the additional information and shall distribute those forms directly to each midwife. Each midwife must complete and return the forms to the department as requested.
(c) Information received under this section may not be made public in a manner that discloses the identity of any person to whom the information relates. The information is not public information as defined by Chapter 552, Government Code.