Sec. 164.0025. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN COMPLAINT DISPOSITIONS. (a) The board may delegate to a committee of board employees the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not relate directly to patient care or that involves only administrative violations. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting.
(b) A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for informal proceedings under Section 164.003 if:
(1) the committee of employees determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2) the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3) the affected physician requests that the complaint be referred for informal proceedings.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 1.36, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 164 - Disciplinary Actions and Procedures
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 164.001. Disciplinary Authority of Board; Methods of Discipline
Section 164.0015. Remedial Plan
Section 164.002. Board Disposition of Complaints, Contested Cases, and Other Matters
Section 164.0025. Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions
Section 164.003. Informal Proceedings
Section 164.0031. Board Representation in Informal Proceedings
Section 164.0032. Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings
Section 164.0035. Dismissal of Baseless Complaint
Section 164.0036. Notice Regarding Certain Complaints
Section 164.004. Compliance With Due Process Requirements
Section 164.005. Initiation of Charges; Formal Complaint
Section 164.006. Service of Notice
Section 164.007. Administrative Hearings; Confidentiality Issues
Section 164.0071. Hearings on Certain Complaints
Section 164.0072. Board Appeal of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Section 164.008. Right to Counsel
Section 164.009. Judicial Review