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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 564 - CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER O - FAITH BASED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS
SECTION/RULE §564.1501 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Medical Care--Diagnosis or treatment of a physical or mental disorder.(2) Medical Detoxification Services--Chemical dependency treatment designed to systematically reduce the amount of alcohol and other toxic chemicals in a client's body, manage withdrawal symptoms, and encourage the client to seek ongoing treatment for chemical dependency.(3) Medical Withdrawal Service--See Medical Detoxification Services.(4) Program--For the purposes of this subchapter, program means a system of care delivered to chemically dependent individuals.(5) Religious Organization--A church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious institution:(A) the purpose of which is the propagation of religious beliefs; and(B) that is exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §501(a), by being listed as an exempt organization under §501(c) of that code, 26 U.S.C. §501(c).

Source Note: The provisions of this §564.1501 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842; transferred effective April 30, 2024, as published in the Texas Register April 5, 2024, 49 TexReg 2197.

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