Section 541.001 - [Repealed Effective 4/1/2025] Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Nonurban health care facility" means a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or other licensed health care facility in this state that is located in a rural area as defined by Section 845.002, Insurance Code.(2) "Pediatric specialist" means a physician who is certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.(3) "Pediatric subspecialist" means a physician who is certified in a pediatric subspecialty by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.(4) "Pediatric tele-specialty provider" means a pediatric health care facility in this state that offers continuous access to telemedicine medical services provided by pediatric subspecialists.(5) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state.(6) "Program" means the pediatric tele-connectivity resource program for rural Texas established under this chapter.(7) "Telemedicine medical services" means health care services delivered to a patient: (A) by a physician acting within the scope of the physician's license or a health professional acting under the delegation and supervision of a physician and within the scope of the health professional's license;(B) from a physical location that is different from the patient's location; and(C) using telecommunications or information technology.Tex. Gov't. Code § 541.001
Repealed by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 3.01, eff. 4/1/2025.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 148,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017. See Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 148, Sec. 2.