Sec. 33.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code. This definition, as applied in this chapter, may not be construed to limit a minor's access to contraceptives.
(2) "Fetus" means an individual human organism from fertilization until birth.
(3) "Guardian" means a court-appointed guardian of the person of the minor.
(3-a) "Medical emergency" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.002, Health and Safety Code.
(4) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state.
(5) "Unemancipated minor" includes a minor who:
(A) is unmarried; and
(B) has not had the disabilities of minority removed under Chapter 31.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion
Section 33.002. Parental Notice
Section 33.0021. Consent Required
Section 33.0022. Medical Emergency Notification; Affidavit for Medical Record
Section 33.003. Judicial Approval
Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician
Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity
Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State
Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance
Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor
Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 33.010. Confidentiality
Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass