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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 167A.001 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 167A.001Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 167A. PELVIC EXAMINATIONS

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In this chapter:
(1)"Health care practitioner" means a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in this state.
(2)"Patient's legally authorized representative" means:
(A)a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a patient, if the patient is a minor;
(B)a guardian of the patient, if the patient has been adjudicated incompetent to manage the patient's personal affairs; or
(C)an agent of the patient authorized under a durable power of attorney for health care.
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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 251 (H.B. 1434), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 167A.001 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.