SECTION 40.13. Definitions

The following terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Anaphylaxis--As defined in Texas Education Code §51.881.

(2) Authorized healthcare provider--A physician or person who has been delegated prescriptive authority by a physician under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 157, as described in Texas Health and Safety Code §773.0145.

(3) Personnel--Employees and volunteers of a venue.

(4) Unassigned epinephrine auto-injector--An epinephrine auto-injector prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider in the name of the venue issued with a non-patient-specific standing order for the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector.

(5) Venue--An entity offering a place of public gathering including:

(A) an amusement park, as defined by Texas Penal Code §46.035;

(B) a restaurant, as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code §17.821; or

(C) a sports venue, as defined by Texas Local Government Code §504.151.

(6) Volunteer--A person who:

(A) is providing services for or on behalf of a venue on the premises of the venue, or providing services for or on behalf of a venue at an offsite sponsored event or related activity; and

(B) does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses.

Source Note: The provisions of this §40.13 adopted to be effective February 9, 2021, 46 TexReg 917