25 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Commissioner--The commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.

(2) Department--The Texas Department of State Health Services.

(3) Investigational drug, biological product, or device--These words are defined in Texas Health and Safety Code § 490.001.

(4) Severe chronic disease--A condition, injury, or illness that:

(A) may be treated;

(B) may not be cured or eliminated; and

(C) entails significant functional impairment or severe pain.

Notes

25 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.2

Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 33, August 16, 2024, TexReg 6215, eff. 8/19/2024