Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 40 - STOCK MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER ENTITIES
Subchapter B - EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR POLICIES IN CERTAIN ENTITIES
Section 40.13 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 40.13

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

The following terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Anaphylaxis--As defined in Texas Education Code § 51.881.

(2) Authorized healthcare provider--A physician or person who has been delegated prescriptive authority by a physician under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 157, as described in Texas Health and Safety Code § 773.0145.

(3) Personnel--Employees and volunteers of a venue.

(4) Unassigned epinephrine auto-injector--An epinephrine auto-injector prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider in the name of the venue issued with a non-patient-specific standing order for the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector.

(5) Venue--An entity offering a place of public gathering including:

(A) an amusement park, as defined by Texas Penal Code § 46.035;

(B) a restaurant, as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code § 17.821; or

(C) a sports venue, as defined by Texas Local Government Code § 504.151.

(6) Volunteer--A person who:

(A) is providing services for or on behalf of a venue on the premises of the venue, or providing services for or on behalf of a venue at an offsite sponsored event or related activity; and

(B) does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses.

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