Tex.
Occ. Code Section 604.201
Disciplinary Action
(a)
For a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the advisory board may:(1)
deny, suspend, suspend on an emergency basis, restrict, revoke, or refuse to renew a certificate or temporary permit;(2)
place the certificate or permit holder on probation under conditions set by the advisory board; or(3)
reprimand the certificate or permit holder.(b)
The advisory board shall take disciplinary action authorized under Subsection (a) if the advisory board determines that a person who holds a certificate or temporary permit:(1)
is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring, renewing, or attempting to procure a certificate or temporary permit;(2)
is unfit or incompetent because of negligence or another cause of incompetency;(3)
is addicted to or has improperly obtained, possessed, used, or distributed a habit-forming drug or narcotic or is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;(4)
is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct as determined by the advisory board;(5)
has practiced respiratory care after the person’s certificate or temporary permit has expired;(6)
has practiced respiratory care under a certificate or temporary permit illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;(7)
has practiced respiratory care without the direction of a qualified medical director or other licensed physician;(8)
has violated this chapter or aided or abetted another in violating this chapter; or(9)
has violated:(A)
a rule adopted under this chapter;(B)
an order of the advisory board previously entered in a disciplinary proceeding; or(C)
an order to comply with a subpoena issued under this chapter.
Source:
Section 604.201 — Disciplinary Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.604.htm#604.201
(accessed Jun. 5, 2024).