Sec. 351.503. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS. (a) A person may initiate disciplinary proceedings under Section 351.501 by filing a charge with the board in writing and under oath.
(b) A person is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings if:
(1) a charge is filed against the person; or
(2) the board proposes to:
(A) refuse the person's application for a license; or
(B) suspend or revoke the person's license.
(c) Disciplinary proceedings are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(d) A charge filed under Section 351.502(a) must state each specific instance of alleged noncompliance. At a hearing on the charge, the person charged has the burden of establishing, in each instance in which proof of noncompliance is adduced, that compliance was not necessary to a proper examination of the patient in that particular case.
(e) A charge filed under Section 351.502(b) must state each specific instance of alleged noncompliance.
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 K. Disciplinary Procedures
Section 351.501. Denial of License and Disciplinary Action by Board
Section 351.5014. Submission to Mental or Physical Examination
Section 351.5015. Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License
Section 351.502. Wilful or Repeated Noncompliance
Section 351.503. Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 351.504. Judicial Review
Section 351.505. Reissuance of License After Revocation
Section 351.507. Informal Proceedings; Informal Settlement Conference and Refunds