Sec. 243.0115. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION. The department may issue an emergency order to suspend a license issued under this chapter if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of a license holder creates an immediate danger to the public health and safety. An emergency suspension is effective immediately without a hearing on notice to the license holder. On written request of the license holder to the department for a hearing, the department shall refer the matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. An administrative law judge of the office shall conduct a hearing not earlier than the 10th day or later than the 30th day after the date the hearing request is received by the department to determine if the emergency suspension is to be continued, modified, or rescinded. The hearing and any appeal are governed by the department's rules for a contested case hearing and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1546, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0675, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 243 - Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Licensing and Penalties
Section 243.003. License Required
Section 243.004. Exemptions From Licensing Requirement
Section 243.005. License Application and Issuance
Section 243.008. Deposit of Fees
Section 243.009. Adoption of Rules
Section 243.010. Minimum Standards
Section 243.011. Denial, Suspension, Probation, or Revocation of License
Section 243.0115. Emergency Suspension
Section 243.013. Criminal Penalty
Section 243.014. Civil Penalty
Section 243.015. Imposition of Administrative Penalty
Section 243.016. Payment and Collection of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review
Section 243.017. Compliance With Certain Requirements Regarding Sonogram Before Abortion