Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 611.001
Definitions


In this chapter:

(1)

“Patient” means a person who consults or is interviewed by a professional for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder, including alcoholism or drug addiction.

(2)

“Professional” means:

(A)

a person authorized to practice medicine in any state or nation;

(B)

a person licensed or certified by this state to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional condition or disorder; or

(C)

a person the patient reasonably believes is authorized, licensed, or certified as provided by this subsection.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Source: Section 611.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­611.­htm#611.­001 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 611.001’s source at texas​.gov