SECTION 9.92. Definitions

The terms in this section have the following meanings when used in this subchapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Mental illness--A mental condition or disorder as defined by the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a clinically significant behavioral, or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress or disability or with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability or an important loss of freedom. This condition must present a significant level of impairment that poses a credible threat to the individual's health and safety or the health and safety of another individual.

(2) Military member--Has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code, §411.461(3).

Source Note: The provisions of this §9.92 adopted to be effective December 14, 2020, 45 TexReg 8869