Section 82.1 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Act--The Texas Employees Group Benefits Act, Act of the 77th Legislature, 2001, as amended, Insurance Code, Chapter 1551.(2) Board--The board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.(3) Employee--A person authorized by the Act to participate in the program as an employee.(4) Executive Director--The executive director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.(5) GBP--The Texas Employees Group Benefits Program as established by the board pursuant to the Act and known as the Group Benefits Program.(6) Nurse Practitioner--A licensed advanced practice nurse as defined by § 301.152, Occupations Code.(7) Pilot Program--The program authorized under House Bill 952, 79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, and codified at Chapter 671, Texas Government Code, wherein the viability of an on-site nurse practitioner to provide authorized on-site health services for state employees is to be evaluated.(8) Supervising Physician--A licensed physician who will perform supervisory functions as described by § 157.052(e), Occupations Code, for the nurse practitioner.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 82.1
The provisions of this §82.1 adopted to be effective March 30, 2006, 31 TexReg 2694