Sec. 164.055. PROHIBITED ACTS REGARDING ABORTION. (a) The board shall take an appropriate disciplinary action against a physician who violates Section 170.002 or Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code. The board shall refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates that section or chapter.
(b) The sanctions provided by Subsection (a) are in addition to any other grounds for refusal to admit persons to examination under this subtitle or to issue a license or renew a license to practice medicine under this subtitle. The criminal penalties provided by Section 165.152 do not apply to a violation of Section 170.002, Health and Safety Code, or Subchapter C, F, or G, Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 73 (H.B. 15), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 7, eff. October 29, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 164 - Disciplinary Actions and Procedures
Subchapter B. License Denial and Disciplinary Actions
Section 164.051. Grounds for Denial or Disciplinary Action
Section 164.052. Prohibited Practices by Physician or License Applicant
Section 164.053. Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct
Section 164.054. Additional Requirements Regarding Drug Records
Section 164.055. Prohibited Acts Regarding Abortion
Section 164.0551. Compliance With Certain Requirements Regarding Sonogram Before Abortion
Section 164.056. Physical or Mental Examination; Hearing
Section 164.057. Required Suspension or Revocation of License for Certain Offenses
Section 164.058. Required Suspension of License of Incarcerated Physician
Section 164.059. Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License
Section 164.0595. Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License for Certain Arrests