Tex. Health & Safety Code § 161.651 · Subchapter W. INFORMATION REGARDING DOWN SYNDROME
DEFINITIONS.
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(2) "Health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 34.001 and includes a genetic counselor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (H.B. 3374), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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