In this chapter:
- (1) "Abortion" means an act or procedure performed after pregnancy has been medically verified and with the intent to cause the termination of a pregnancy other than for the purpose of either the birth of a live fetus or removing a dead fetus. The term does not include birth control devices or oral contraceptives.
- (2) "Abortion facility" means a place where abortions are performed.
- (3) "Board" means the Texas Board of Health.
- (4) "Department" means the Texas Department of Health.
- (5) "Patient" means a female on whom an abortion is performed, but does not include a fetus.
- (6) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.