Sec. 263.0065. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN COMPLAINT DISPOSITIONS. (a) The board may delegate to a committee of board employees the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not relate directly to patient care or that involves only administrative violations.
(b) The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting.
(c) A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for informal proceedings under Section 263.007 if:
(1) the committee of employees determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2) the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3) the affected license holder requests that the complaint be referred for informal proceedings.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 3201), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (S.B. 313), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 263 - License Denial and Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 263.001. Grounds for Refusal to Issue License; Application of Open Meetings Law
Section 263.002. Grounds for Disciplinary Action in General
Section 263.0025. Submission to Mental or Physical Evaluation
Section 263.004. Temporary Suspension in Emergency
Section 263.006. Suspension or Revocation Required for Certain Drug Offenses
Section 263.0065. Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions
Section 263.007. Informal Proceeding
Section 263.0071. Dental Review Committee
Section 263.0072. Informal Settlement Conference Panel
Section 263.0073. Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Settlement Conference
Section 263.0074. Dismissal of Baseless Complaint
Section 263.0076. Informal Settlement Conference Notice Regarding Certain Complaints