Sec. 351.158. LEGAL REPRESENTATION. (a) In a hearing before the board or in a suit in which the board is a party, the board may appoint the board's staff attorney as an attorney of record for the board, except that the staff attorney is subordinate to a county attorney, district attorney, or attorney general if one of those attorneys is also an attorney of record in the proceeding.
(b) In a suit in which the board is a party, the board may appoint the staff attorney as special assistant to the county attorney, district attorney, or attorney general. The board must pay the staff attorney.
(c) This section does not limit or exclude the right of the county attorney, district attorney, or attorney general to appear as the board's attorney in the court to which that attorney is entitled or required under the constitution to represent the state.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 351.154. Application of Fees
Section 351.155. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 351.156. Board Duties Regarding Complaints
Section 351.1575. Inspection of Premises and Review of Records Authorized
Section 351.158. Legal Representation
Section 351.159. Committee Appointments and Recommendations
Section 351.160. Pharmaceutical Agents
Section 351.161. Seal; Design of License
Section 351.163. Board Records
Section 351.166. Information Provided to License Holders
Section 351.167. Poison Control Center Information
Section 351.168. Technological Solutions Policy Required
Section 351.169. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution