The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Board--The Texas Board of Health.

2. (2) Bona fide resident--An individual who:

   1. (A) is physically present within the geographic boundaries of Texas; has an intent to remain within the state, either permanently or for an indefinite period; actually maintains an abode (e.g., house, apartment, etc., but not merely a post office box) within this state; and
   2. (B) does not claim residency in any other state or country; is a minor child, residing in Texas, of a bona fide resident; is a legal dependent spouse, residing in Texas, of a bona fide resident; is an adult residing in Texas and his/her legal guardian is a bona fide resident.
3. (3) Commissioner--The commissioner of health.
4. (4) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia--An inherited condition which may lead to serious illness and death if not treated.
5. (5) Department--The Texas Department of Health.
6. (6) Galactosemia--An inherited condition, which if not treated, may cause fatal infection or mental retardation.
7. (7) Homocystinuria--An inherited condition, which if not treated, may cause mental retardation, blood clots, vision problems, skeletal abnormalities, and possibly death.
8. (8) Hypothyroidism--A condition which, if not treated, leads to mental and physical retardation.
9. (9) Phenylketonuria or PKU--An inherited condition, which if not treated may cause severe mental retardation.
10. (10) Program--The Newborn Screening Program of the department.
11. (11) Program administrator--The individual employed by the department who administrates and or manages the follow-up portion of the program.
12. (12) Satisfactory specimen--A blood specimen obtained by uniform absorption onto a filter paper target such that complete filling of the target is realized through to both front and back of the paper.
13. (13) Screening test, screen, or test--A test or battery of tests for the rapid determination of the need for a medical evaluation.
14. (14) Services--Those benefits identified by the board in §37.60 of this title (relating to Scope of Newborn Screening Program Services).
15. (15) Sickling hemoglobinopathy (including sickle cell disease)--An inherited condition, which predisposes an individual to fatal infection and interrupted blood supply to vital organs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §37.52 adopted to be effective February 2, 1989, 13 TexReg 6268; amended to be effective May 16, 1994, 19 TexReg 3369.