Texas § OC.401.001 - DEFINITIONS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § OC.401.001 — DEFINITIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ OC.401.001. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Advisory board" means the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board. (1-a) "Audiologist" means a person who meets the qualifications of this chapter to practice audiology. (2) "Audiology" means the application of nonmedical principles, methods, and procedures for measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, counseling, habilitation, rehabilitation, or instruction related to disorders of the auditory or vestibular systems for the purpose of providing or offering to provide services modifying communicative disorders involving speech, language, or auditory or vestibular function or other aberrant behavior relating to hearing loss. (3) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. (4) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (4-a) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department. (4-b) "Fitting and dispensing hearing instruments," "hearing instrument," "over-the-counter hearing aid," and "sale" have the meanings assigned to those terms by Section 402.001 . (5) "Speech-language pathologist" means a person who meets the qualifications of this chapter to practice speech-language pathology. (6) "Speech-language pathology" means the application of nonmedical principles, methods, and procedures for measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, habilitation, rehabilitation, or instruction related to the development and disorders of communication, including speech, voice, language, oral pharyngeal function, or cognitive processes, for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, or modifying or offering to evaluate, prevent, or modify those disorders and conditions in an individual or a group. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 619 (S.B. 662 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202 ), Sec. 1.040, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (S.B. 2017 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023. SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § OC.401.001
What does The Texas Constitution § OC.401.001 cover?
Section OC.401.001 ("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.
How do I cite Texas § OC.401.001?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § OC.401.001" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § OC.401.001 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.