Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 171.002. Definitions

(1) “Abortion” has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002.

(2) “Abortion provider” means a facility where an abortion is performed, including the office of a physician and a facility licensed under Chapter 245.

(3) “Medical emergency” means a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy that, as certified by a physician, places the woman in danger of death or a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function unless an abortion is performed.

(4) “Sonogram” means the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to monitor an unborn child.