Tex. Health & Safety Code § 171.002 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this chapter:
(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002.
(2) "Abortion provider" means a facility where an abortion is performed, including the office of a physician and a facility licensed under Chapter 245.
(3) "Medical emergency" means a condition described by Section 170A.002(b)(2).
(4) "Sonogram" means the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to monitor an unborn child.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 999, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 73 (H.B. 15), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 758 (S.B. 31), Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.171.htm
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