Sec. 604.206. SUBPOENA. (a) The executive director of the medical board, the director's designee, or the secretary-treasurer of the medical board may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum for the advisory board:
(1) to conduct an investigation or a contested proceeding related to:
(A) alleged misconduct by a certificate or temporary permit holder;
(B) an alleged violation of this chapter or other law related to respiratory care; or
(C) the provision of health care under this chapter; or
(2) for purposes of determining whether to issue, suspend, restrict, or revoke a certificate or temporary permit under this chapter.
(b) Failure to timely comply with a subpoena issued under this section is a ground for:
(1) disciplinary action by the advisory board or another licensing or regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the person subject to the subpoena; and
(2) denial of an application for a certificate or temporary permit.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.186, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment
Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Subchapter E. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 604.201. Disciplinary Action
Section 604.2011. Surrender of Certificate or Temporary Permit
Section 604.202. Emergency Suspension
Section 604.203. Administrative Procedure for Contested Case Hearing
Section 604.204. Effect of Denial of Application or Revocation of Certificate or Temporary Permit
Section 604.205. Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions
Section 604.207. Protection of Patient Identity
Section 604.209. Informal Proceedings
Section 604.210. Advisory Board Representation in Informal Proceedings
Section 604.211. Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings