Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 82.002. Definitions

(A) a large group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells;

(B) any condition of tumors having the properties of anaplasia, invasion, and metastasis;

(C) a cellular tumor the natural course of which is fatal, including malignant and benign tumors of the central nervous system;  and

(D) malignant neoplasm, other than nonmelanoma skin cancers such as basal and squamous cell carcinomas.

(A) tests are performed identifying findings of anatomical changes;  and

(B) specimens are interpreted and pathological diagnoses are made.

(A) a general or special hospital as defined by Chapter 241 (Texas Hospital Licensing Law);

(B) an ambulatory surgical center licensed under Chapter 243;

(C) an institution licensed under Chapter 242;  or

(D) any other facility, including an outpatient clinic, that provides diagnosis or treatment services to patients with cancer.

(A) a physician as defined by Section 151.002, Occupations Code;  or

(B) a person who practices dentistry as described by Section 251.003, Occupations Code.