Tex. Occ. Code Section 204.255
Permitted Disclosure of Investigative Information

(a)

Investigative information in the possession of a physician assistant board employee or agent that relates to the discipline of a license holder may be disclosed to:

(1)

a licensing authority in another state or country in which the license holder is licensed or has applied for a license; or

(2)

a peer review committee reviewing:

(A)

an application for privileges; or

(B)

the qualifications of the license holder with respect to retaining privileges.

(b)

If investigative information in the possession of the physician assistant board or a board employee or agent indicates that a crime may have been committed, the board shall report the information to the proper law enforcement agency. The board shall cooperate with and assist each law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation of a license holder by providing information relevant to the investigation. Confidential information disclosed by the board to a law enforcement agency under this subsection remains confidential and may not be disclosed by the law enforcement agency except as necessary to further the investigation.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 204.255 — Permitted Disclosure of Investigative Information, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­204.­htm#204.­255 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

204.001
Short Title 204.002
Definitions 204.003
Applicability 204.051
Texas Physician Assistant Board 204.052
Appointment of Board 204.053
Membership Eligibility and Restrictions 204.054
Terms 204.055
Officers 204.056
Grounds for Removal 204.057
Per Diem 204.058
Open Meetings 204.059
Training 204.101
General Powers and Duties of Board 204.102
Powers and Duties of Medical Board Relating to Physician Assistants 204.103
Fees 204.104
Rural Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program 204.105
Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction 204.106
Division of Responsibilities 204.107
Public Participation 204.108
Records of Complaints 204.109
Use of Technology 204.110
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy 204.151
License Required 204.152
Issuance of License 204.153
Eligibility Requirements 204.154
Exemptions from Licensing Requirement for Certain Physician Assistants 204.155
Temporary License 204.156
License Renewal 204.157
Inactive Status 204.158
Refusal for Violation of Board Order 204.201
Notice of Intent to Practice 204.202
Scope of Practice 204.203
Identification Requirements 204.204
Supervision Requirements 204.205
Requirements for Supervising Physician 204.206
Establishment of Certain Functions and Standards 204.207
Assumption of Professional Liability 204.208
Duty to Report 204.209
Jointly Owned Entities with Physicians 204.210
Protection for Refusal to Engage in Certain Conduct 204.251
Complaint Information and Status 204.252
License Holder Access to Complaint Information 204.253
Health Care Entity Request for Information 204.254
Confidentiality of Investigative Information 204.255
Permitted Disclosure of Investigative Information 204.301
Disciplinary Authority of Board 204.302
Conduct Related to Fraud or Misrepresentation 204.303
Conduct Related to Violation of Law 204.304
Conduct Indicating Lack of Fitness 204.308
Subpoena 204.309
Protection of Patient Identity 204.310
Required Suspension of License of Incarcerated Physician Assistant 204.311
Temporary Suspension 204.312
Informal Proceedings 204.313
Physician Assistant Board Representation in Informal Proceedings 204.314
Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings 204.315
Surrender of License 204.316
Refund 204.317
Modification of Findings or Rulings by Administrative Law Judge 204.318
Expert Immunity 204.351
Administrative Penalty 204.352
Criminal Penalty 204.353
Cease and Desist Order 204.0585
Executive Session 204.1015
Guidelines for Early Involvement in Rulemaking Process 204.1025
Duties Regarding Prescriptive Authority Agreements 204.1525
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Issuance 204.1561
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for Renewal 204.1562
Continuing Medical Education Requirements 204.1565
Informal Continuing Medical Education 204.2045
Volunteer Care and Services Performed During Disaster 204.2511
Conduct of Investigation 204.3011
Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions 204.3045
Physical or Mental Examination 204.3145
Limit on Access to Investigation Files
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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