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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 171.002 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 171.002Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 171. ABORTION · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:
(1)"Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002.
(2)"Abortion provider" means a facility where an abortion is performed, including the office of a physician and a facility licensed under Chapter 245.
(3)"Medical emergency" means a condition described by Section 170A.002(b)(2).
(4)"Sonogram" means the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to monitor an unborn child. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 999, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 73 (H.B. 15), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 758 (S.B. 31), Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2025.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 171.002 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.