Tex. Occupations Code § 108.051
DEFINITIONS
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- Tex. Occupations Code § 108.051, DEFINITIONS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/697484
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Health care professional" means:
(A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D;
(B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262;
(C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402;
(D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301;
(E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454;
(F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351;
(G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J;
(H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453;
(I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B;
(J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204;
(K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202;
(L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501;
(M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505; and
(N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401.
(2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:
(A) is issued by a licensing authority; and
(B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.
(3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license.