Section 13.033 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Legally responsible person" means a parent, guardian, or spouse, or any person whom the laws of this state hold responsible for debts incurred as a result of the hospitalization or treatment of a patient.(2) "Local health authority" means a practicing physician who acts as: (A) a municipal or county health authority;(B) a director of a local health department or public health district; or(C) a regional director of a public health region.(3) "Physician" means a person licensed by the Texas Medical Board to practice medicine in this state.(4) "Political subdivision" includes a county, municipality, or hospital district.(5) "Public health hospital" means a hospital operated by the department to provide services under this subchapter, including the Texas Center for Infectious Disease.(6) "Tuberculosis patient" means a person who has any form of tuberculosis in any part of the body.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 13.033
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0054, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 650, Sec. 3, eff. 6/19/2009.Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 263, Sec. 3, eff. 5/22/2001.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/1995 Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.