Tex. Occ. Code Section 164.055
Prohibited Acts Regarding Abortion


(a)

The board shall take an appropriate disciplinary action against a physician who violates Section 170.002 (Prohibited Acts; Exemption) or Chapter 171 (Abortion), Health and Safety Code. The board shall refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates that section or chapter.

(b)

The sanctions provided by Subsection (a) are in addition to any other grounds for refusal to admit persons to examination under this subtitle or to issue a license or renew a license to practice medicine under this subtitle. The criminal penalties provided by Section 165.152 (Practicing Medicine in Violation of Subtitle) do not apply to a violation of Section 170.002 (Prohibited Acts; Exemption), Health and Safety Code, or Subchapter C, F, or G, Chapter 171 (Abortion), Health and Safety Code.

(c)

Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the board may not take disciplinary action against a physician who exercised reasonable medical judgment in providing medical treatment to a pregnant woman as described by Section 74.552 (Affirmative Defense in Certain Actions Arising from Certain Pregnancy Complications), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 73 (H.B. 15), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 7, eff. October 29, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 913 (H.B. 3058), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 164.055 — Prohibited Acts Regarding Abortion, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­164.­htm#164.­055 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

164.001
Disciplinary Authority of Board
164.002
Board Disposition of Complaints, Contested Cases, and Other Matters
164.003
Informal Proceedings
164.004
Compliance with Due Process Requirements
164.005
Initiation of Charges
164.006
Service of Notice
164.007
Administrative Hearings
164.008
Right to Counsel
164.009
Judicial Review
164.010
Monitoring of License Holder
164.011
License Status Pending Appeal
164.0015
Remedial Plan
164.0025
Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions
164.0031
Board Representation in Informal Proceedings
164.0032
Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings
164.0035
Dismissal of Baseless Complaint
164.0036
Notice Regarding Certain Complaints
164.051
Grounds for Denial or Disciplinary Action
164.052
Prohibited Practices by Physician or License Applicant
164.053
Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct
164.054
Additional Requirements Regarding Drug Records
164.055
Prohibited Acts Regarding Abortion
164.056
Physical or Mental Examination
164.057
Required Suspension or Revocation of License for Certain Offenses
164.058
Required Suspension of License of Incarcerated Physician
164.059
Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License
164.060
Report of Board Actions
164.061
Surrender of License
164.0071
Hearings on Certain Complaints
164.0072
Board Appeal of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
164.101
Probation
164.102
Persons Ineligible for Probation
164.103
Rescission of Probation
164.151
Application for License Reinstatement
164.152
Application Period
164.153
Certain Persons Ineligible for Reinstatement
164.154
Effect of License Reinstatement on Certain Prosecutions or Penalties
164.201
Review by Board if Three or More Malpractice Claims
164.206
Refund
164.0551
Compliance with Certain Requirements Regarding Sonogram Before Abortion
164.0552
Prohibited Acts Regarding Gender Transitioning or Gender Reassignment Procedures and Treatments on Certain Children
164.0595
Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License for Certain Arrests

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 164.055’s source at texas​.gov