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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 54.001. Definitions

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

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Abortion services provider" means a person who provides abortion-related services, including:

(A) an abortion provider;

(B) a person who provides or refers an individual for abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of inducing an abortion to terminate a pregnancy;

(C) a person who facilitates or funds travel to receive an abortion or abortion-related services;

(D) a person who provides information or education relating to abortion or abortion-related services;  or

(E) a person who conducts any other activity related to providing, recommending, or advocating for abortion-related services.

(3) "Affiliate" means a person who enters into with another person a legal relationship created or governed by at least one written instrument, including a certificate of formation, a franchise agreement, standards of affiliation, bylaws, or a license, that demonstrates:

(A) common ownership, management, or control between the parties to the relationship;

(B) a franchise granted by the person to the affiliate;  or

(C) the granting or extension of a license or other agreement authorizing the affiliate to use the other person's brand name, trademark, service mark, or other registered identification mark.

(4) "Governmental entity" means this state or a state agency or political subdivision of this state, including a court, municipality, or county.

(5) "Network contractor" means a person who contracts with the commission to provide or coordinate the provision of services under this chapter.

(6) "Program" means the Thriving Texas Families Program established under this chapter.

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