(a) In this chapter, “child with special health care needs” means a person who:
(1) is younger than 21 years of age and who has a chronic physical or developmental condition; or
(2) has cystic fibrosis, regardless of the person’s age.
(b) The term “child with special health care needs” may include a person who has a behavioral or emotional condition that accompanies the person’s physical or developmental condition. The term does not include a person who has a behavioral or emotional condition without having an accompanying physical or developmental condition.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 35.0022

  • 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