Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.651
This is the official text of Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.651, part of Texas’s Health and Safety Code — covers public health and safety regulation.
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§ 161.651. DEFINITIONS.
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(2) "Health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 34.001 and includes a genetic counselor.
(1) "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(2) "Health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 34.001 and includes a genetic counselor.
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