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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 13.033. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

In this subchapter:

(1) “Legally responsible person” means a parent, guardian, or spouse, or any person whom the laws of this state hold responsible for debts incurred as a result of the hospitalization or treatment of a patient.

(2) “Local health authority” means a practicing physician who acts as:

(A) a municipal or county health authority;

(B) a director of a local health department or public health district; or

(C) a regional director of a public health region.

(3) “Physician” means a person licensed by the Texas Medical Board to practice medicine in this state.

(4) “Political subdivision” includes a county, municipality, or hospital district.

(5) “Public health hospital” means a hospital operated by the department to provide services under this subchapter, including the Texas Center for Infectious Disease.

(6) “Tuberculosis patient” means a person who has any form of tuberculosis in any part of the body.

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