SECTION 354.1430. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this division, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Audio-only--An interactive, two-way audio communication that uses only sound and meets the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Audio-only includes the use of telephonic communication.

(2) Behavioral health services--This term includes mental health and substance use disorder services.

(3) Declaration of state of disaster--An executive order or proclamation by the governor declaring a state of disaster in accordance with Texas Government Code §418.014.

(4) In-Person--Within the physical presence of another person. In-person does not include interacting with a client via a telemedicine medical service or a telehealth service.

(5) Non-behavioral health service--Any health service that is not a behavioral health service.

(6) Platform--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §531.001(4-d).

(7) Telehealth service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §111.001.

(8) Telemedicine medical service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §111.001.

Source Note: The provisions of this §354.1430 adopted to be effective May 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 1871; amended to be effective January 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 209