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§ 161.651 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 161.651Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 161. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Art. W. INFORMATION REGARDING DOWN SYNDROME

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In this subchapter:
(1)"Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(2)"Health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 34.001 and includes a genetic counselor.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 3374), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 161.651 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.