Section 464.001 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Chemical dependency" means: (A) abuse of alcohol or a controlled substance;(B) psychological or physical dependence on alcohol or a controlled substance; or(C) addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance.(2) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(90), eff. April 2, 2015.(3) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act).(3-a) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.(3-b) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.(4) "Treatment" means a planned, structured, and organized program designed to initiate and promote a person's chemical-free status or to maintain the person free of illegal drugs.(5) "Treatment facility" means: (A) a public or private hospital;(B) a detoxification facility;(C) a primary care facility;(D) an intensive care facility;(E) a long-term care facility;(F) an outpatient care facility;(G) a community mental health center;(H) a health maintenance organization;(K) an ambulatory care facility; or(L) any other facility that offers or purports to offer treatment.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 464.001
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1639, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1180, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1179, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 180, eff. 9/1/1991. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.