Tex. Ins. Code Section 1368.001
Definitions


In this chapter:

(1)

“Chemical dependency” means the abuse of, a psychological or physical dependence on, or an addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance.

(2)

“Chemical dependency treatment center” means a facility that provides a program for the treatment of chemical dependency under a written treatment plan approved and monitored by a physician and that is:

(A)

affiliated with a hospital under a contractual agreement with an established system for patient referral;

(B)

accredited as a chemical dependency treatment center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations;

(C)

licensed as a chemical dependency treatment program by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; or

(D)

licensed, certified, or approved as a chemical dependency treatment program or center by another state agency.

(3)

“Controlled substance” means an abusable volatile chemical, as defined by Section 485.001 (Definitions), Health and Safety Code, or a substance designated as a controlled substance under Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act), Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.

Source: Section 1368.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1368.­htm#1368.­001 (accessed May 4, 2024).

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 1368.001’s source at texas​.gov