Texas § OC.172.001 - DEFINITIONS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § OC.172.001 — DEFINITIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ OC.172.001. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.152 . (2) "Elective intravenous therapy" means a procedure: (A) to administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein; (B) that is sought by the patient to alleviate symptoms of temporary discomfort or improve temporary wellness; and (C) that is not administered in: (i) a physician's office; (ii) a health facility licensed under Subtitle B, Title 4, Health and Safety Code; (iii) a mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577 , Health and Safety Code; or (iv) a hospital maintained or operated by this state. (3) "Physician assistant" means a person who holds a license issued under Chapter 204 . (4) "Registered nurse" means a person licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 3749 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER B. ELECTIVE INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
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Section OC.172.001 ("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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