Sec. 101.301. GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) In this subchapter:
(1) "Consumers as a class" means five or more individuals whose complaints are of the same or similar regulatory and factual circumstances and issues.
(2) "Licensing agency" means a health occupation regulatory agency that is a member of the council.
(3) "Office" means the office of patient protection.
(b) The council shall establish an office of patient protection within the council to represent the interests of consumers in matters before licensing agencies.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 305, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally
Chapter 101 - Health Professions Council
Subchapter G. Office of Patient Protection
Section 101.301. General Provisions
Section 101.302. Executive Committee; Director
Section 101.303. Administrative Attachment to Council; Reimbursement
Section 101.304. Public Information Provided by Office; Standard Complaint Form
Section 101.305. Powers and Duties of Office