Sec. 110.158. RULEMAKING. (a) The council may adopt rules consistent with this chapter. In adopting rules, the council shall:
(1) consider the rules and procedures of the department; and
(2) adopt procedural rules consistent with similar existing rules and procedures of the department.
(b) A sex offender treatment provider licensed under this chapter is subject to the rules of the council, in relation to the person's provision of sex offender treatment, rather than the rules of the licensing entity by which the provider is licensed or otherwise regulated. A sex offender treatment provider who acts in conformance with the rules, policies, and procedures of the council is not subject to any administrative sanction against the provider by the licensing entity by which the provider is licensed or otherwise regulated.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.005(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (H.B. 2034), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.003, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally
Chapter 110 - Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Subchapter D. Council Powers and Duties
Section 110.151. Treatment for Sex Offenders
Section 110.152. List and License Requirements
Section 110.153. Collection and Dissemination of Information
Section 110.154. Distribution of Money
Section 110.155. Agency Assistance
Section 110.156. Adjudication Information
Section 110.157. Continuing Education Programs
Section 110.160. Biennial Report
Section 110.161. Publication of List
Section 110.162. Confidentiality Required