In this subchapter:

1. (1) "Health care professional" means:

   1. (A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D;
   2. (B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262;
   3. (C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402;
   4. (D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301;
   5. (E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454;
   6. (F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351;
   7. (G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J;
   8. (H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453;
   9. (I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B;
   10. (J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204;
   11. (K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202;
   12. (L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501;
   13. (M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505; and
   14. (N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401.

2. (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

   1. (A) is issued by a licensing authority; and
   2. (B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.
3. (3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 789 (H.B. 1899), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.