Sec. 153.002. RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (a) The board may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a person regulated by the board except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by the person.
(b) The board may not include in its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by a person regulated by the board a rule that:
(1) restricts the use of any advertising medium;
(2) restricts the person's personal appearance or the use of the person's voice in an advertisement;
(3) relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person; or
(4) restricts the person's advertisement under a trade name.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 153 - Powers and Duties
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 153.001. Adoption of Rules
Section 153.0015. Guidelines for Input in Rulemaking
Section 153.002. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 153.003. Rules Regarding Maintenance of Patient Records
Section 153.004. Rules Regarding Telemedicine Medical Services
Section 153.0045. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction
Section 153.005. Executive Committee; Appointment of Other Committees
Section 153.006. Criminal Record Report
Section 153.007. Authority to Issue Subpoena or Administer Oath; Subpoena Enforcement
Section 153.008. Board Records
Section 153.010. Adoption of Fee Schedule by Board Prohibited
Section 153.011. Waiver of Fee or Penalty by Board Prohibited
Section 153.012. Board Duties Regarding Complaints
Section 153.013. Representation by Attorney General
Section 153.014. Information Provided to License Holders