Tex. Occ. Code Section 205.101
General Powers and Duties of Acupuncture Board

(a)

Subject to the advice and approval of the medical board, the acupuncture board shall:

(1)

establish qualifications for an acupuncturist to practice in this state;

(2)

establish minimum education and training requirements necessary for the acupuncture board to recommend that the medical board issue a license to practice acupuncture;

(3)

administer an examination that is validated by independent testing professionals for a license to practice acupuncture;

(4)

develop requirements for licensure by endorsement of other states;

(5)

prescribe the application form for a license to practice acupuncture;

(6)

recommend rules to establish licensing and other fees;

(7)

establish the requirements for a tutorial program for acupuncture students who have completed at least 48 semester hours of college; and

(8)

recommend additional rules as are necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.

(b)

The acupuncture board does not have independent rulemaking authority. A rule adopted by the acupuncture board is subject to medical board approval.

(c)

The acupuncture board shall:

(1)

review and approve or reject each application for the issuance or renewal of a license;

(2)

issue each license; and

(3)

deny, suspend, or revoke a license or otherwise discipline a license holder.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 3.06, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 205.101 — General Powers and Duties of Acupuncture Board, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­205.­htm#205.­101 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

205.001
Definitions 205.003
Exemption 205.051
Board 205.052
Public Member Eligibility 205.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions 205.054
Terms 205.055
Presiding Officer 205.056
Grounds for Removal 205.057
Training 205.058
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 205.059
Compensation 205.060
Application of Open Meetings, Open Records, and Administrative Procedure Laws 205.101
General Powers and Duties of Acupuncture Board 205.102
Assistance by Medical Board 205.103
Fees 205.104
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 205.106
Use of Technology 205.107
Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy 205.151
Public Interest Information 205.152
Complaints 205.153
Public Participation 205.201
License Required 205.202
Issuance of License 205.203
License Examination 205.204
Application for Examination 205.205
Examination Results 205.206
Acupuncture Schools 205.207
Reciprocal License 205.208
Temporary License 205.251
Renewal Required 205.252
Notice of License Expiration 205.253
Procedure for Renewal 205.254
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 205.255
Continuing Education 205.256
Refusal for Violation of Board Order 205.301
Referral by Other Health Care Practitioner Required 205.302
Authorized Practice Without Referral 205.303
Acudetox Specialist 205.304
Professional Review Action 205.305
License Holder Information 205.351
Grounds for License Denial or Disciplinary Action 205.352
Disciplinary Powers of Acupuncture Board 205.354
Rules for Disciplinary Proceedings 205.355
Required Disciplinary Action for Failure to Obtain Referral 205.356
Rehabilitation Order 205.357
Effect of Rehabilitation Order 205.358
Audit of Rehabilitation Order 205.359
Subpoena 205.360
Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions 205.361
Temporary Suspension 205.362
Cease and Desist Order 205.363
Refund 205.364
Modification of Findings or Rulings by Administrative Law Judge 205.401
Criminal Penalty 205.402
Injunctive Relief 205.451
Imposition of Administrative Penalty 205.452
Procedure 205.453
Amount of Penalty 205.454
Notice of Violation and Penalty 205.455
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 205.456
Collection of Penalty 205.457
Determination by Court 205.458
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 205.1041
Guidelines for Early Involvement in Rulemaking Process 205.1045
Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction 205.1521
Conduct of Investigation 205.2025
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Issuance 205.2045
Appearance of Applicant Before Acupuncture Board 205.2515
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for Renewal 205.3522
Surrender of License 205.3523
Physical or Mental Examination 205.3541
Informal Proceedings 205.3542
Acupuncture Board Representation in Informal Proceedings 205.3543
Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings 205.3544
Limit on Access to Investigation Files 205.3561
Expert Immunity 205.3562
Responsibilities of Private Associations
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 205.101’s source at texas​.gov