Sec. 243.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Ambulatory surgical center" means a facility that operates primarily to provide surgical services to patients who do not require overnight hospital care.
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of state health services.
(3) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.
(3-a) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
(4) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0669, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 243 - Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Licensing and Penalties
Section 243.003. License Required
Section 243.004. Exemptions From Licensing Requirement
Section 243.005. License Application and Issuance
Section 243.008. Deposit of Fees
Section 243.009. Adoption of Rules
Section 243.010. Minimum Standards
Section 243.011. Denial, Suspension, Probation, or Revocation of License
Section 243.0115. Emergency Suspension
Section 243.013. Criminal Penalty
Section 243.014. Civil Penalty
Section 243.015. Imposition of Administrative Penalty
Section 243.016. Payment and Collection of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review
Section 243.017. Compliance With Certain Requirements Regarding Sonogram Before Abortion