Sec. 201.5065. REQUIRED SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES. (a) The board shall suspend a chiropractor's license on proof that the chiropractor has been:
(1) initially convicted of:
(A) a felony;
(B) a misdemeanor under Chapter 22, Penal Code, other than a misdemeanor punishable by fine only;
(C) a misdemeanor on conviction of which a defendant is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure;
(D) a misdemeanor under Section 25.07, Penal Code; or
(E) a misdemeanor under Section 25.071, Penal Code; or
(2) subject to an initial finding by the trier of fact of guilt of a felony under:
(A) Chapter 481 or 483, Health and Safety Code;
(B) Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code; or
(C) the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq.).
(b) On final conviction for an offense described by Subsection (a), the board shall revoke the chiropractor's license.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1020 (H.B. 972), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures
Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures
Section 201.501. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 201.502. Grounds for Refusal, Revocation, or Suspension of License
Section 201.5025. Prohibited Practices by Chiropractor or License Applicant
Section 201.5026. Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct
Section 201.503. Schedule of Sanctions
Section 201.504. Informal Proceedings; Refunds
Section 201.506. Enforcement Committee
Section 201.5065. Required Suspension or Revocation of License for Certain Offenses
Section 201.507. Temporary License Suspension
Section 201.508. Powers of District Courts; Duties of District and County Attorneys
Section 201.509. Representation by Attorney General