The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise.
(1) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)--As
defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
(2) Individual--A person who is receiving services
at an SSLC.
(3) State Supported Living Center (SSLC)--A state supported
living center as defined by Texas Health and Safety Code §531.002
and the intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual
disabilities component of the Rio Grande State Center operated by
the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
(4) Test results--Any statement that indicates that
an identifiable individual has or has not been tested for the acquired
immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection, antibodies to HIV, or infection with any other probable
causative agent of AIDS, including a statement or assertion that the
person is positive, negative, at risk, or has or does not have a certain
level of antigen or antibody.
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