Texas Education Code 38.151 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 38.151
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
In this subchapter:
(1) “Advanced practice nurse” has the meaning assigned by § 301.152, Occupations Code.
(2) “Athletic trainer” has the meaning assigned by § 451.001, Occupations Code.
(3) “Coach” includes an assistant coach.
(4) “Concussion” means a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain caused by a traumatic physical force or impact to the head or body, which may:
(A) include temporary or prolonged altered brain function resulting in physical, cognitive, or emotional symptoms or altered sleep patterns; and
(B) involve loss of consciousness.
(5) “Licensed health care professional” means an advanced practice nurse, athletic trainer, neuropsychologist, or physician assistant, as those terms are defined by this section.
(6) “Neuropsychologist” means a person who:
(A) holds a license to engage in the practice of psychology issued under § 501.252, Occupations Code; and
(B) specializes in the practice of neuropsychology.
(7) “Open-enrollment charter school” includes a school granted a charter under Subchapter E, Chapter 12.
(8) “Physician” means a person who holds a license to practice medicine in this state.
(9) “Physician assistant” means a person who holds a license issued under Chapter 204, Occupations Code.