Sec. 901.501. DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF BOARD. (a) On a determination that a ground for discipline exists under Section 901.502, after notice and hearing as provided by Section 901.509, the board may:
(1) revoke a certificate, firm license, or practice privilege issued under this chapter;
(2) suspend under any terms a certificate, firm license, practice privilege, or license issued under this chapter for a period not to exceed five years;
(3) refuse to renew a license;
(4) place a license holder on probation;
(5) reprimand a license holder;
(6) limit the scope of a license holder's practice;
(7) require a license holder to complete a peer review program conducted in the manner prescribed by the board;
(8) require a license holder to complete a continuing education program specified by the board;
(9) impose on a license holder the direct administrative costs incurred by the board in taking action under Subdivisions (1) through (8);
(10) require a license holder to pay restitution as provided by Section 901.6015;
(11) impose an administrative penalty under Subchapter L; or
(12) impose any combination of the sanctions provided by this subsection.
(b) If a person's license suspension is probated, the board may require the person to:
(1) report regularly to the board on matters that are the basis of the probation;
(2) limit practice to the areas prescribed by the board; or
(3) continue or renew professional education until the license holder attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the board in those areas that are the basis of the probation.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1497, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 525, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Financial and Legal Services
Subtitle A - Financial Services
Subchapter K. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 901.501. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 901.502. Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 901.503. Board Action Involving Applicant
Section 901.504. License Revocation Based on Violation of Chapter
Section 901.5045. Emergency Suspension
Section 901.505. Procedure Pending Final Conviction of Certain Offenses
Section 901.506. Voluntary Surrender of Certificate or Firm License
Section 901.507. Reinstatement
Section 901.508. Right to Hearing
Section 901.509. Notice of Hearing
Section 901.510. Legal Representation at Hearing
Section 901.511. Disciplinary Action for Act Committed in Another State