Tex. Occupations Code § 108.051: DEFINITIONS.

In this subchapter:

(1) "Health care professional" means:

(A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D;

(B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262;

(C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402;

(D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301;

(E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454;

(F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351;

(G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J;

(H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453;

(I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B;

(J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204;

(K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202;

(L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501;

(M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505; and

(N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401.

(2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

(A) is issued by a licensing authority; and

(B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.

(3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 1899), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.