Tex. Prop. Code § 55.001 : PROPERTY CODE — EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS — LIENS — HOSPITAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LIENS — Definitions TEXT PDF In this chapter: (1) "Emergency medical services" has the meaning assigned by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code. (2) "Emergency medical services provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code. (3) "Hospital" means a person or institution maintaining a facility that provides hospital services in this state. (4) "Person" does not include a county, common, or independent school district. Tex. Prop. Code § 55.001 Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2003. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3562, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.