TITLE: Relating to the practice of chiropractic.

SUMMARY: Relating to the practice of chiropractic.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the practice of chiropractic. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 201.002(b), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A person practices chiropractic under this chapter if the person: (1) uses objective or subjective means to analyze, examine, or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the spine and musculoskeletal system of the human body or the condition of another system of the human body that is affected by the musculoskeletal system;(2) performs nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures, including adjustment and manipulation, to improve the subluxation complex or the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system or the condition of another system of the human body that is affected by the musculoskeletal system;(3) represents to the public that the person is a chiropractor; or (4) uses the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic," "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms or initials in connection with the person's name. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.