Texas Occupations Code

§ 157.051 — DEFINITIONS

OC § 157.051Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part B. PHYSICIANS · Ch. 157. AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN TO DELEGATE CERTAIN MEDICAL ACTS · Art. B. DELEGATION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Advanced practice registered nurse" has the meaning assigned to that term by Section 301.152. The term includes an advanced nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse.

(2)"Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned to that term by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.

(3)"Dangerous drug" has the meaning assigned to that term by Section 483.001, Health and Safety Code.

(4)"Device" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.003, and includes durable medical equipment.

(5)"Health professional shortage area" means:

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 1.27, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (S.B. 406), Sec. 2, eff. November 1, 2013.