Sec. 801.209. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMPLAINTS. (a) In this section:
(1) "Anonymous complaint" means a complaint that lacks sufficient information to identify the source or the name of the person who filed the complaint.
(2) "Insurance professional" means a person licensed under Title 13, Insurance Code.
(3) "Insurer" means an insurance company or other entity authorized to engage in the business of insurance under Title 6, Insurance Code.
(b) The board may not accept anonymous complaints.
(c) Notwithstanding any confidentiality requirements under Chapter 552, Government Code, or this chapter, a complaint filed with the board against a license holder by a pharmaceutical company or by an insurance professional or insurer relating to insurance covering veterinary services must include the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer filing the complaint. Not later than the 15th day after the date the complaint is filed with the board, the board shall notify the license holder who is the subject of the complaint of the name and address of the pharmaceutical company, insurance professional, or insurer who filed the complaint, unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 319), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Professions Related to Animals
Subchapter E. Public Access and Information; Complaint Procedures
Section 801.201. Public Interest Information
Section 801.202. Public Participation
Section 801.204. Records of Complaints
Section 801.205. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition
Section 801.2051. Priority of Complaints
Section 801.2055. Complaints Requiring Medical Expertise
Section 801.2056. Complaints Not Requiring Medical Expertise
Section 801.206. Disposition of Complaint
Section 801.207. Public Record; Exception
Section 801.208. Notification to Complainant Regarding Complaint Disposition