Definitions

Sec. 108.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Health care professional" means: (A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D; (B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262; (C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402; (D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301; (E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454; (F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351; (G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J; (H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453; (I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B; (J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204; (K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202; (L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501; (M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505; and (N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401. (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; and (B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession. (3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 1899), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.