{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-172.001","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 172.001","heading":"DEFINITIONS.","body":"In this chapter:\n(1) \"Advanced practice registered nurse\" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.152.\n(2) \"Elective intravenous therapy\" means a procedure:\n(A) to administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein;\n(B) that is sought by the patient to alleviate symptoms of temporary discomfort or improve temporary wellness; and\n(C) that is not administered in:\n(i) a physician's office;\n(ii) a health facility licensed under Subtitle B, Title 4, Health and Safety Code;\n(iii) a mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577, Health and Safety Code; or\n(iv) a hospital maintained or operated by this state.\n(3) \"Physician assistant\" means a person who holds a license issued under Chapter 204.\n(4) \"Registered nurse\" means a person licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing.\nAdded by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 3749), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE B. PHYSICIANS","CHAPTER 172. PROVISION OF ELECTIVE INTRAVENOUS THERAPY","SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.172.htm#172.001","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"7645e6309390286c92a09499e82458b0b77ecbbc0004cc4a4f4206dcf3d428d2","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-171.024","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-172.051"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}