The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the text indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Applicant--An individual referred by the Department of Public Safety to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) for medical review to include applicants defined under Texas Health and Safety Code §12.092(2)(b)(1) and (2).
2. (2) Bylaws--Bylaws of the Medical Advisory Board.
3. (3) Commissioner--The commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
4. (4) Department of Public Safety (DPS)--Agency responsible for MAB referrals established under authority of 37 Texas Administrative Code Subchapter C, §15.58.
5. (5) Medical Advisory Board (MAB)--The body of physicians and optometrists licensed by the State of Texas and established by Texas Health and Safety Code §12.092. Each person on the MAB is a MAB member or "member." The MAB is administratively attached to the department.
6. (6) Medical Advisory Board Panel--A body of at least three MAB members assigned to review applicants and provide recommendations at the request of DPS. Additional members may be added as necessary to reach a consensus opinion.

7. (7) Medical Packet--Information provided to members on the MAB panel, including:

   1. (A) medical conditions under review;
   2. (B) other medical information or records provided by the applicant's health care providers about the medical conditions under review; and
   3. (C) information provided by DPS, including Supplemental Medical History form, Medical Information Request form, and accident reports or other information about the medical conditions under review.
8. (8) Set--Group of medical packets prepared for a MAB panel to review.
9. (9) Texas Department of State Health Services (department)--Agency responsible for administering MAB activities under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 12, Subchapter H, Medical Advisory Board, §§12.091 - 12.098.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.151 adopted to be effective February 10, 2025, 50 TexReg 770.