Texas § OC.108.051 - DEFINITIONS
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§ OC.108.051. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Health care professional" means: (A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D; (B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262 ; (C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402 ; (D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301 ; (E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454 ; (F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351 ; (G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J; (H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453 ; (I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B; (J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204 ; (K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202 ; (L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501 ; (M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505 ; and (N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401 . (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; and (B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession. (3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 1899 ), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.
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Section OC.108.051 ("DEFINITIONS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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