Section 1001.221 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Peer" means a person who is a veteran or a veteran's family member.(1-a) "Peer service coordinator" means a person who recruits and retains veterans, peers, and volunteers to participate in the mental health program for veterans and related activities.(2) "Veteran" means a person who has served in: (A) the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States;(B) the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code; or(C) an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces.(3) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 512 (S.B. 27), Sec. 8(2), eff. September 1, 2017.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.221
Subchapter heading amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 407,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2023.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 512,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 512,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1236,Sec. 21.001, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 836,Sec. 1, eff. 6/17/2015.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 352,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2013.