Sec. 171.017. ENFORCEMENT OF INTERSTATE COMPACT. (a) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.
(b) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.
(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 322 (H.B. 1616), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 171 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Section 171.004. Designation of State of Principal License
Section 171.005. Application and Issuance of Expedited Licensure
Section 171.006. Fees for Expedited Licensure
Section 171.007. Renewal and Continued Participation
Section 171.008. Coordinated Information System
Section 171.009. Joint Investigations
Section 171.010. Disciplinary Actions
Section 171.011. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
Section 171.012. Powers and Duties of Interstate Commission
Section 171.013. Finance Powers
Section 171.014. Organization and Operation of Interstate Commission
Section 171.015. Rulemaking Functions of Interstate Commission
Section 171.016. Oversight of Interstate Compact
Section 171.017. Enforcement of Interstate Compact
Section 171.018. Default Procedures
Section 171.019. Dispute Resolution
Section 171.020. Member States, Effective Date and Amendment