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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 47.001 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 47.001Title 2. HEALTH · Part B. HEALTH PROGRAMS · Ch. 47. HEARING LOSS IN NEWBORNS

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In this chapter:
(1)"Birth admission" means the time after birth that a newborn remains in the birthing facility before the newborn is discharged.
(2)"Birthing facility" means:
(A)a hospital licensed under Chapter 241 that offers obstetrical services;
(B)a birthing center licensed under Chapter 244;
(C)a children's hospital; or
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Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 60, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 601 (S.B. 229), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273 (H.B. 411), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0170, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 47.001 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.