25 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.151 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the text indicates otherwise.
(1) Applicant--An individual referred by the
Department of Public Safety to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) for medical
review to include applicants defined under Texas Health and Safety Code §
12.092(2)(b)(1) and
(2).
(2) Bylaws--Bylaws of the Medical Advisory
Board.
(3) Commissioner--The
commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(4) Department of Public Safety (DPS)--Agency
responsible for MAB referrals established under authority of 37 Texas
Administrative Code Subchapter C, §15.58.
(5) Medical Advisory Board (MAB)--The body of
physicians and optometrists licensed by the State of Texas and established by
Texas Health and Safety Code §
12.092. Each
person on the MAB is a MAB member or "member." The MAB is administratively
attached to the department.
(6)
Medical Advisory Board Panel--A body of at least three MAB members assigned to
review applicants and provide recommendations at the request of DPS. Additional
members may be added as necessary to reach a consensus opinion.
(7) Medical Packet--Information provided to
members on the MAB panel, including:
(A)
medical conditions under review;
(B) other medical information or records
provided by the applicant's health care providers about the medical conditions
under review; and
(C) information
provided by DPS, including Supplemental Medical History form, Medical
Information Request form, and accident reports or other information about the
medical conditions under review.
(8) Set--Group of medical packets prepared
for a MAB panel to review.
(9)
Texas Department of State Health Services (department)--Agency responsible for
administering MAB activities under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 12,
Subchapter H, Medical Advisory Board, §§12.091 - 12.098.
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