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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 201.002(a), Occupations Code, is amended |
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by adding Subdivision (3-a) to read as follows: |
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(3-a) "Neuromusculoskeletal system" means the |
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musculoskeletal and nervous systems in relation to disorders that |
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manifest in both systems, including disorders of a biomechanical or |
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functional nature. |
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SECTION 2. Section 201.002(b), Occupations Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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(b) A person practices chiropractic under this chapter if |
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the person: |
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(1) uses objective or subjective means to diagnose, |
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analyze, examine, or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the |
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spine and neuromusculoskeletal [musculoskeletal] system of the |
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human body; |
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(2) performs nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures, |
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including adjustment and manipulation, to improve the subluxation |
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complex or the biomechanics of the neuromusculoskeletal |
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[musculoskeletal] system; |
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(3) represents to the public that the person is a |
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chiropractor; or |
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(4) uses the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic," |
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"doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms |
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or initials in connection with the person's name. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |