Definitions

Sec. 244.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Birthing center" means a place, facility, or institution at which a woman is scheduled to give birth following a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy, but does not include a hospital or the residence of the woman giving birth. (2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(60), eff. April 2, 2015. (3) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services. (3-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. (4) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0678, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1639(60), eff. April 2, 2015.