Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 13.033 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 13.033Title 2. HEALTH · Part A. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES · Ch. 13. DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS AND RESPIRATORY FACILITIES · Art. B. TEXAS TUBERCULOSIS CODE

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Legally responsible person" means a parent, guardian, or spouse, or any person whom the laws of this state hold responsible for debts incurred as a result of the hospitalization or treatment of a patient.

(2)"Local health authority" means a practicing physician who acts as:

(A)a municipal or county health authority;

(B)a director of a local health department or public health district; or

(C)a regional director of a public health region.

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 1850), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0054, eff. April 2, 2015.