Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 4 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 107 - REGISTRATION OF VISION SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS
Section 107.1 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
Words and terms defined in Chapter 74 of the Business and Commerce Code shall have the same meaning in this chapter. In addition, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Non-optometrist owner--A person, including a corporation, association, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, other legal entity, or sole proprietorship, who is not a licensed optometrist but maintains 5% or more ownership in a vision support organization.
(2) Professional entity--A professional corporation, professional limited liability company, professional association, general partnership that provides a professional service, or limited partnership that provides a professional service.
(3) Secretary--The Texas Secretary of State.
(4) Vision support agreement--One or more agreements under which a vision support organization provides two or more business support services to an optometrist.
