Tex. Occ. Code Section 116.001
Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

“Commission” means the Health and Human Services Commission.

(2)

“Executive commissioner” means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.

(3)

“Health care practitioner” means an individual who holds a license, certificate, permit, or other authorization issued under this title to engage in a health care profession and who provides direct patient care.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 796 (H.B. 2059), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 116.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­116.­htm#116.­001 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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