Sec. 201.606. CRIMINAL PENALTY: PROVIDING CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT OR SERVICES WHILE INTOXICATED. (a) In this section, "intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person is licensed or regulated under this chapter, provides chiropractic treatment or services to a patient while intoxicated, and, by reason of that conduct, places the patient at a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm.
(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1020 (H.B. 972), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures
Subchapter M. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Section 201.601. Injunctive Relief
Section 201.6015. Cease and Desist Order
Section 201.602. Monitoring License Holder
Section 201.603. Civil Penalty
Section 201.604. General Criminal Penalty
Section 201.605. Criminal Penalty: Practice Without License
Section 201.606. Criminal Penalty: Providing Chiropractic Treatment or Services While Intoxicated