Sec. 351.203. COMPLAINTS. (a) The board by rule shall establish methods by which a consumer or service recipient is notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board for the purpose of directing a complaint to the board. The board may provide for that notice:
(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for service provided by a person regulated under this chapter;
(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of a person regulated under this chapter; or
(3) in a bill for service provided by a person regulated under this chapter.
(b) The board shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law that may be called to present a complaint about a health professional.
(c) The board shall make information available describing the procedures established by the board relating to complaint investigation and resolution.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 101 (H.B. 1025), Sec. 1.011, eff. September 1, 2005.
For expiration of this section, see Subection (g).
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures
Section 351.201. Public Interest Information
Section 351.202. Public Participation
Section 351.2034. Complaints Resulting From Glaucoma Treatment
Section 351.2035. Complaints Resulting From Inspections
Section 351.2036. Procedure for Processing Complaints
Section 351.204. Records of Complaints
Section 351.2046. Requirements for Certain Complaints
Section 351.205. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition