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§ 171.002. DEFINITIONS.

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TX Code › Code hs › Chapter 171 › Section 171.002

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In this chapter:

(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002.

(2) "Abortion provider" means a facility where an abortion is performed, including the office of a physician and a facility licensed under Chapter 245.

(3) "Medical emergency" means a condition described by Section 170A.002(b)(2).

(4) "Sonogram" means the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, specifically to monitor an unborn child.

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