Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.701

This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.701, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.

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§ 1701.701. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subchapter:

(1) "Anaphylaxis" means a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen.

(2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable medical drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine intended for use to treat anaphylaxis.

(2-a) "Epinephrine delivery system" means a medical delivery device approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that delivers a dose of epinephrine intended for use to treat anaphylaxis, including:

(A) an epinephrine auto-injector; and

(B) an epinephrine nasal spray.

(3) "Physician" means a person who holds a license to practice medicine in this state.

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