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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 464.001. Definitions

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

In this subchapter:

(1) “Chemical dependency” means:

(A) abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance;

(B) psychological or physical dependence on alcohol or a controlled substance; or

(C) addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., ch. 1 (S.B. 219), § 3.1639(90).

(3) “Controlled substance” has the meaning assigned by Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act).

(3-a) “Department” means the Department of State Health Services.

(3-b) “Executive commissioner” means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(4) “Treatment” means a planned, structured, and organized program designed to initiate and promote a person's chemical-free status or to maintain the person free of illegal drugs.

(5) “Treatment facility” means:

(A) a public or private hospital;

(B) a detoxification facility;

(C) a primary care facility;

(D) an intensive care facility;

(E) a long-term care facility;

(F) an outpatient care facility;

(G) a community mental health center;

(H) a health maintenance organization;

(I) a recovery center;

(J) a halfway house;

(K) an ambulatory care facility; or

(L) any other facility that offers or purports to offer treatment.

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