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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 204.303. Conduct Related to Violation of Law

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The physician assistant board may take action under Section 204.301 against an applicant or license holder who:

(1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) is convicted of a felony, placed on deferred adjudication, or placed in a pretrial diversion program;

(3) violates state law if the violation is connected with practice as a physician assistant;

(4) fails to keep complete and accurate records of the purchase and disposal of drugs as required by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code, or any subsequent rules;  or

(5) writes a false or fictitious prescription for a dangerous drug as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code.

(b) A complaint, indictment, or conviction of a law violation is not necessary for the physician assistant board to act under Subsection (a)(3).  Proof of the commission of the act while in practice as a physician assistant or under the guise of practice as a physician assistant is sufficient for action by the physician assistant board.

(c) A failure to keep the records described under Subsection (a)(4) for a reasonable time is grounds for disciplinary action against a physician assistant.  The physician assistant board or its representative may enter and inspect a physician assistant's place or places of practice during reasonable business hours to:

(1) verify the correctness of the records;  and

(2) inventory the drugs on hand.

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