Sec. 244.006. INSPECTIONS. (a) The department may inspect a birthing center at reasonable times as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter.
(b) If a birthing center's failure to comply with this chapter creates a serious threat to the health and safety of the public, the department may appoint a monitor for the center to ensure compliance with this chapter. The birthing center shall be liable for the cost of the monitor.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1265, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 244 - Birthing Centers
Section 244.003. License Required
Section 244.004. Exemptions From Licensing Requirement
Section 244.005. License Application and Issuance
Section 244.009. Adoption of Rules
Section 244.010. Minimum Standards
Section 244.011. Denial, Suspension, Probation, or Revocation of License
Section 244.0115. Emergency Suspension
Section 244.013. Criminal Penalty
Section 244.014. Civil Penalty
Section 244.015. Imposition of Administrative Penalty
Section 244.016. Payment and Collection of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review