Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1368.001
Definitions
(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.
Source:
Section 1368.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1368.htm#1368.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
