Section 611.001 - Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Patient" means a person who consults or is interviewed by a professional for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder, including alcoholism or drug addiction.(2) "Professional" means:(A) a person authorized to practice medicine in any state or nation;(B) a person licensed or certified by this state to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional condition or disorder; or(C) a person the patient reasonably believes is authorized, licensed, or certified as provided by this subsection.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 611.001
Subtitle heading amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 30,Sec. 6.06, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.