Tex. Ins. Code Section 1451.001
Definitions; Health Care Practitioners

In this chapter:

(1)

“Acupuncturist” means an individual licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

(2)

“Advanced practice nurse” means an individual licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a registered nurse and recognized by that board as an advanced practice nurse.

(3)

“Audiologist” means an individual licensed to practice audiology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(4)

“Chemical dependency counselor” means an individual licensed by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

(5)

“Chiropractor” means an individual licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(6)

“Dentist” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(7)

“Dietitian” means an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 701 (Dietitians), Occupations Code.

(8)

“Hearing instrument fitter and dispenser” means an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 402 (Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers), Occupations Code.

(9)

“Licensed clinical social worker” means an individual licensed as a clinical social worker under Chapter 505 (Social Workers), Occupations Code.

(10)

“Licensed professional counselor” means an individual licensed under Chapter 503 (Licensed Professional Counselors), Occupations Code.

(11)

“Marriage and family therapist” means an individual licensed under Chapter 502 (Marriage and Family Therapists), Occupations Code.

(12)

“Occupational therapist” means an individual licensed as an occupational therapist by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.

(13)

“Optometrist” means an individual licensed to practice optometry by the Texas Optometry Board.

(13-a)

“Pharmacist” means an individual licensed to practice pharmacy by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

(14)

“Physical therapist” means an individual licensed as a physical therapist by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

(15)

“Physician” means an individual licensed to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. The term includes a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

(16)

“Physician assistant” means an individual licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

(17)

“Podiatrist” means an individual licensed to practice podiatry by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(18)

“Psychological associate” means an individual licensed as a psychological associate by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

(19)

“Psychologist” means an individual licensed as a psychologist by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

(20)

“Speech-language pathologist” means an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(21)

“Surgical assistant” means an individual licensed as a surgical assistant by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.041(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 71, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 10.002, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 281 (H.B. 1757), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 19.015, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 3.006, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 1451.001 — Definitions; Health Care Practitioners, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1451.­htm#1451.­001 (accessed May 4, 2024).

1451.001
Definitions 1451.051
Applicability of Subchapter 1451.052
Applicability of General Provisions of Other Law 1451.053
Practitioner Designation 1451.054
Terms Used to Designate Health Care Practitioners 1451.101
Definitions 1451.102
Applicability of Subchapter 1451.103
Conflicting Provisions Void 1451.104
Nondiscriminatory Payment or Reimbursement 1451.105
Selection of Acupuncturist 1451.106
Selection of Advanced Practice Nurse 1451.107
Selection of Audiologist 1451.108
Selection of Chemical Dependency Counselor 1451.109
Selection of Chiropractor 1451.110
Selection of Dentist 1451.111
Selection of Dietitian 1451.112
Selection of Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser 1451.113
Selection of Licensed Clinical Social Worker 1451.114
Selection of Licensed Professional Counselor 1451.115
Selection of Surgical Assistant 1451.116
Selection of Marriage and Family Therapist 1451.117
Selection of Nurse First Assistant 1451.118
Selection of Occupational Therapist 1451.119
Selection of Optometrist 1451.120
Selection of Physical Therapist 1451.121
Selection of Physician Assistant 1451.122
Selection of Podiatrist 1451.123
Selection of Psychological Associate 1451.124
Selection of Psychologist 1451.125
Selection of Speech-language Pathologist 1451.126
Reimbursement for Physical Modalities and Procedures by Health Insurer, Administrator, Health Maintenance Organization, or Preferred Provider Benefit Plan Issuer 1451.127
Duty of Person Arranging Provider Contracts for Health Insurer or Health Maintenance Organization 1451.128
Selection of Pharmacist 1451.151
Definition 1451.152
Applicability and Construction of Subchapter 1451.153
Use of Optometrist or Therapeutic Optometrist 1451.154
Participation of Therapeutic Optometrist 1451.155
Contracts with Optometrists or Therapeutic Optometrists 1451.156
Certain Conduct Prohibited 1451.157
Extrapolation Prohibited 1451.158
Enforcement of Subchapter 1451.201
Definitions 1451.202
Applicability and Construction of Subchapter 1451.203
Conflicting Provisions 1451.204
Certain Conduct Permitted 1451.205
Disclosure of Benefit Terms 1451.206
Payment or Reimbursement of Dentist 1451.207
Prohibited Conduct 1451.208
Prior Authorization of Dental Care Services 1451.209
Requirements for Third Party Access to Provider Networks 1451.251
Definition 1451.252
Applicability of Subchapter 1451.253
Exception 1451.254
Rules 1451.255
Right of Female Enrollee to Select Obstetrician or Gynecologist 1451.256
Direct Access to Services of Obstetrician or Gynecologist 1451.257
Availability of Providers 1451.258
Notice of Available Providers 1451.259
Limits on Physician Sanctions 1451.260
Administrative Penalty 1451.301
Applicability of General Provisions of Other Law 1451.302
Dietitian Services 1451.351
Loss of Income Benefits for Disability Treatable by Podiatrist 1451.401
Contract with Osteopathic Hospital 1451.402
Services at Osteopathic Hospital 1451.403
Request for Action of Commissioner 1451.404
Enforcement 1451.451
Reimbursement Under Medicaid-based Fee Schedule 1451.501
Definitions 1451.502
Applicability of Subchapter 1451.503
Exception 1451.504
Physician and Health Care Provider Directories 1451.505
Physician and Health Care Provider Directory on Internet Website 1451.1261
Reimbursement for Certain Services and Procedures Performed by Pharmacists 1451.2065
Contracts with Dentists
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Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 1451.001’s source at texas​.gov