Texas Statutes
Chapter 611 - Mental Health Records
Section 611.001. Definitions

Sec. 611.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Patient" means a person who consults or is interviewed by a professional for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder, including alcoholism or drug addiction.
(2) "Professional" means:
(A) a person authorized to practice medicine in any state or nation;
(B) a person licensed or certified by this state to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional condition or disorder; or
(C) a person the patient reasonably believes is authorized, licensed, or certified as provided by this subsection.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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Texas Statutes

Health and Safety Code

Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability

Subtitle E - Special Provisions Relating to Mental Illness and Mental Retardation

Chapter 611 - Mental Health Records

Section 611.001. Definitions

Section 611.002. Confidentiality of Information and Prohibition Against Disclosure

Section 611.003. Persons Who May Claim Privilege of Confidentiality

Section 611.004. Authorized Disclosure of Confidential Information Other Than in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding

Section 611.0041. Required Disclosure of Confidential Information Other Than in Judicial or Administrative Proceeding