The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Adult--An adult is a person: (A) 18 years of age or older; or (B) under 18 years of age who: (i) is or has been married; or (ii) has had the disabilities of minority removed pursuant to the Texas Family Code, Chapter 31. (2) APS--Adult Protective Services. (3) Agent--An individual (e.g., student, volunteer), not employed by but working under the auspices of a service provider. (4) Allegation--A report by an individual that an individual receiving services has been or is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as defined by this subchapter. (5) Allegation type--The type of allegation investigated under this chapter. APS investigates the following allegation types: (A) physical abuse; (B) sexual abuse; (C) verbal/emotional abuse; (D) neglect; and (E) exploitation. (6) Alleged perpetrator-- A direct provider alleged to have committed an act of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. (7) Child--A person under 18 years of age who: (A) is not and has not been married; or (B) has not had the disabilities of minority removed pursuant to the Texas Family Code, Chapter 31. (8) Clinical practice--Relates to the demonstration of professional competence of a licensed professional as described by the appropriate licensing professional board. (9) Community center--A community mental health center; community center for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or community mental health center and community center for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, established under the Health and Safety Code,