DEFINITIONS.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 256.001.
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In this chapter: (1) "Hospital" means a general or special hospital, as defined by Section 241.003 , a private mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577 , or another hospital that is maintained or operated by the state. (2) "Nursing home" means an institution licensed under Chapter 242 . Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 401 (S.B. 1525 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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