Texas Family Code

§ 33.001 — DEFINITIONS

FA § 33.001Title 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY · Part A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY · Ch. 33. NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO ABORTION

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In this chapter:

(1)"Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code. This definition, as applied in this chapter, may not be construed to limit a minor's access to contraceptives.

(2)"Fetus" means an individual human organism from fertilization until birth.

(3)"Guardian" means a court-appointed guardian of the person of the minor. (3-a) "Medical emergency" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.002, Health and Safety Code.

(4)"Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state.

(5)"Unemancipated minor" includes a minor who:

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.