Tex. Fam. Code § 33.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 33.001 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code. This definition, as applied in this chapter, may not be construed to limit a minor's access to contraceptives.

(2) "Fetus" means an individual human organism from fertilization until birth.

(3) "Guardian" means a court-appointed guardian of the person of the minor.

(3-a) "Medical emergency" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.002, Health and Safety Code.

(4) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state.

(5) "Unemancipated minor" includes a minor who:

(A) is unmarried; and

(B) has not had the disabilities of minority removed under Chapter 31.

Tex. Fam. Code § 33.001

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 441,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 436,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Chapter heading amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 436,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.