DEFINITIONS

In this chapter: (1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002. (2) "Abortion services provider" means a person who provides abortion-related services, including: (A) an abortion provider; (B) a person who provides or refers an individual for abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of inducing an abortion to terminate a pregnancy; (C) a person who facilitates or funds travel to receive an abortion or abortion-related services; (D) a person who provides information or education relating to abortion or abortion-related services; or (E) a person who conducts any other activity related to providing, recommending, or advocating for abortion-related services. (3) "Affiliate" means a person who enters into with another person a legal relationship created or governed by at least one written instrument, including a certificate of formation, a franchise agreement, standards of affiliation, bylaws, or a license, that demonstrates: (A) common ownership, management, or control between the parties to the relationship; (B) a franchise granted by the person to the affiliate; or (C) the granting or extension of a license or other agreement authorizing the affiliate to use the other person's brand name, trademark, service mark, or other registered identification mark. (4) "Governmental entity" means this state or a state agency or political subdivision of this state, including a court, municipality, or county. (5) "Network contractor" means a person who contracts with the commission to provide or coordinate the provision of services under this chapter. (6) "Program" means the Thriving Texas Families Program established under this chapter.