Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 183.001 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 183.001Title 2. HEALTH · Part I. MEDICAL RECORDS · Ch. 183. ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS

In this chapter:

(1)"Biological sex" means the biological trait that determines whether a sexually reproducing organism produces male or female gametes.

(2)"Covered entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 181.001. The term includes a health care practitioner. The term does not include:

(A)a home and community support services agency licensed under Chapter 142;

(B)a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242;

(C)a continuing care facility regulated under Chapter 246;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.