Sec. 464.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Chemical dependency" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
(2) "Department" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
(2-a) "Executive commissioner" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
(3) "Religious organization" means a church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious institution:
(A) the purpose of which is the propagation of religious beliefs; and
(B) that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(a)) by being listed as an exempt organization under Section 501(c) of that code (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)).
(4) "Treatment" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
(5) "Treatment facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 464.001.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 663, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1203, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle B - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
Chapter 464 - Facilities Treating Persons With a Chemical Dependency
Subchapter C. Faith-Based Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs
Section 464.052. Exemption for Faith-Based Chemical Dependency Treatment Program
Section 464.053. Exempt Program Registration
Section 464.054. Medical Services Prohibited
Section 464.055. Representations in Program Advertising or Literature
Section 464.056. Declaration on Admission
Section 464.057. Revocation of Exemption
Section 464.058. General Directive to State Agencies
Section 464.059. Religion Not Endorsed
Section 464.060. Direct Public Funding Prohibited
Section 464.061. Effect on Health and Safety Duties or Powers