Section 354.1430 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this division, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Audio-only--An interactive, two-way audio communication that uses only sound and meets the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Audio-only includes the use of telephonic communication.(2) Behavioral health services--This term includes mental health and substance use disorder services.(3) Declaration of state of disaster--An executive order or proclamation by the governor declaring a state of disaster in accordance with Texas Government Code § 418.014.(4) In-Person--Within the physical presence of another person. In-person does not include interacting with a client via a telemedicine medical service or a telehealth service.(5) Non-behavioral health service--Any health service that is not a behavioral health service.(6) Platform--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code § 531.001 (4-d).(7) Telehealth service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code § 111.001.(8) Telemedicine medical service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code § 111.001.1 Tex. Admin. Code § 354.1430
The provisions of this §354.1430 adopted to be effective May 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 1871; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 03, January 20, 2023, TexReg 0210, eff. 1/23/2023