In this subchapter:
(1) “Nonurban health care facility” means a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or other licensed health care facility in this state that is located in a rural area as defined by § 845.002, Insurance Code.
(2) “Pediatric specialist” means a physician who is certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
(3) “Pediatric subspecialist” means a physician who is certified in a pediatric subspecialty by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
(4) “Pediatric tele-specialty provider” means a pediatric health care facility in this state that offers continuous access to telemedicine medical services provided by pediatric subspecialists.
(5) “Physician” means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state.
(6) “Program” means the pediatric tele-connectivity resource program for rural Texas established under this subchapter.
(7) Notwithstanding § 521.0001, “telemedicine medical service” means a health care service delivered to a patient:
(A) by a physician acting within the scope of the physician’s license or a health professional acting under the delegation and supervision of a physician and within the scope of the health professional’s license;
(B) from a physical location that is different from the patient’s location; and
(C) using telecommunications or information technology.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025