Tex.
Human Resources Code Section 161.151
Definitions
(1)
“Chronic serious health condition” means a health condition that:(A)
requires periodic treatment by a health care provider, including a nurse as authorized by Chapter 301 (Nurses), Occupations Code, or a physician assistant as authorized by Chapter 204 (Physician Assistants), Occupations Code; and(B)
continues over an extended period, including recurring episodes of a single underlying health condition such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis.(2)
“Respite services” means support services, including in-home services or day activity and health services, that are provided for the purpose of temporarily giving relief to a primary caregiver who provides care to an individual with a chronic serious health condition or disability.(3)
“Respite services coordinator” means a community-based organization or local governmental entity with which the department enters into a contract to facilitate access to respite services under Section 161.154 (Respite Services Contracts).
Source:
Section 161.151 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.161.htm#161.151
(accessed Apr. 20, 2024).