Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Occupations Code § 258.101: DEFINITIONS.

Where this section sits in the code

In this subchapter:

(1) "Dental record" means dental information about a patient:

(A) created or maintained by a dentist; and

(B) relating to the history or treatment of the patient.

(2) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry.

(3) "Patient" means a person who consults with a dentist to receive dental care.

(4) "Privilege" means the confidentiality privilege created by this subchapter.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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