SECTION 321.5. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) ATOD--Alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.

(2) Department--The Department of State Health Services.

(3) Participant--A person receiving substance abuse prevention services funded by a state agency.

(4) Protective factors--Elements that serve to reduce the influence of risk factors and may have a positive effect on a person, group, or geographic area, thereby building resilience and decreasing the likelihood for developing risky behaviors that could lead to a substance abuse problem; e.g., parent or guardian involvement or safe living environment.

(5) Risk factors--Elements that may have a negative effect on a person, group, or geographic area, thereby increasing the likelihood for developing risky behaviors that could lead to a substance abuse problem; e.g., living in a high crime or gang area, family history of ATOD problems, lack of a supportive adult, or poor academic performance.

(6) Substance abuse prevention program provider--A person or entity who contracts with a state agency listed in §447.105 of this title (relating to Interagency Collaboration and Reporting) to provide substance abuse prevention services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §321.5 adopted to be effective September 2, 2012, 37 TexReg 6600; transferred effective March 15, 2020, as published in the February 21, 2020 issue of the Texas Register, 45 TexReg 1240