Sec. 254.018. TESTIMONY. A member of the board may not express an oral or written opinion or serve as an expert witness in a civil action that is:
(1) related to an administrative matter within the board's jurisdiction;
(2) brought against or for a person licensed or registered under this subtitle; and
(3) for the injury to or death of a patient or for a violation of the standard of care or the commission of malpractice.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1119 (H.B. 3876), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 3201), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 254 - Board Powers and Duties
Section 254.001. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 254.0011. Rules Relating to Control of Dental Practice
Section 254.002. Rules Regarding Advertising and Competitive Bidding
Section 254.003. Rules Regarding Infection Control
Section 254.0035. Rules Regarding Call Coverage Agreements
Section 254.005. Signature and Seal on License Required
Section 254.006. Board Records and Confidentiality of Records
Section 254.0065. Confidentiality of Certain Information Regarding Applicant or License Holder
Section 254.007. Records Regarding Persons Authorized to Practice
Section 254.008. Civil Liability
Section 254.009. Assistance of Prosecutor
Section 254.010. Monitoring of License Holder
Section 254.011. Agreement With Health and Human Services Commission
Section 254.012. Inclusion of Medicaid-Related Information in Annual Financial Report
Section 254.013. Peace Officers
Section 254.014. Use of Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 254.015. Use of Technology
Section 254.016. Information Provided to License Holders