Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Medical Board Powers and Duties
Section 603.151. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 603.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The medical board shall:
(1) establish the qualifications for a perfusionist to practice in this state, including rules governing character and conduct for applicants or license holders and fitness of applicants or license holders to practice;
(2) issue, revoke, restrict, suspend, deny, cancel, or accept the surrender of a license;
(3) charge fees that are reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter;
(4) establish requirements for an examination for a license under this chapter;
(5) establish minimum education and training requirements necessary for a license under this chapter;
(6) prescribe the application form for a license under this chapter;
(7) adopt and publish a code of ethics;
(8) establish procedural rules governing investigations, informal hearings, the issuance of cease and desist orders, and disciplinary sanctions;
(9) conduct informal hearings concerning violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;
(10) issue disciplinary sanctions, including agreed orders and non-disciplinary remedial plans; and
(11) establish procedures for making a confidential referral to the Texas Physician Health Program established under Chapter 167, and for requiring participation in the program as a prerequisite for issuing or maintaining a license under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 231 (S.B. 403), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.165, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.101, eff. September 1, 2015.