Sec. 154.055. RELEASE OF COMPLAINT INFORMATION TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. (a) On request from a legislative committee created under Subchapter B, Chapter 301, Government Code, the board shall release all information regarding a complaint against a physician to aid in a legitimate legislative inquiry. The board may release the information only to the members of the committee.
(b) In complying with a request under Subsection (a), the board may not identify the complainant or the patient and may reveal the identity of the affected physician only to the members of the committee.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 154 - Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures
Subchapter B. Complaint Procedures
Section 154.051. Complaint Initiation
Section 154.052. Records of Complaints
Section 154.053. Notification Concerning Complaint
Section 154.0535. Requirements for Certain Complaints
Section 154.054. Complaint Information to Health Care Entity
Section 154.055. Release of Complaint Information to Legislative Committee
Section 154.056. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation; Disposition
Section 154.0561. Procedures for Expert Physician Review
Section 154.057. Conduct of Investigation; Use of Investigators as Peace Officers