Tex. Occ. Code § 258.101

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 258.101 - Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) "Dental record" means dental information about a patient:

(A) created or maintained by a dentist; and

(B) relating to the history or treatment of the patient.

(2) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry.

(3) "Patient" means a person who consults with a dentist to receive dental care.

(4) "Privilege" means the confidentiality privilege created by this subchapter.

Tex. Occ. Code § 258.101

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. 9/1/2001.