Tex.
Occ. Code Section 108.051
Definitions
(1)
“Health care professional” means:(A)
a dentist licensed under Subtitle D;(B)
a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262 (Regulation of Dental Hygienists);(C)
a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402 (Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers);(D)
a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301 (Nurses);(E)
an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454 (Occupational Therapists);(F)
an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351 (Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists);(G)
a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J;(H)
a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453 (Physical Therapists);(I)
a physician licensed under Subtitle B;(J)
a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204 (Physician Assistants);(K)
a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202 (Podiatrists);(L)
a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501 (Psychologists);(M)
a social worker licensed under Chapter 505 (Social Workers); and(N)
a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401 (Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists).(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.
Source:
Section 108.051 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.108.htm#108.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
