Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 301.204. General Rules, Policies, and Procedures Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition

(1) distinguish between categories of complaints;

(2) ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration;

(3) require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the dismissed complaint;

(4) ensure that the person who filed the complaint has an opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint;

(5) prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the board to obtain the services of a private investigator;  and

(6) by rule allow appropriate employees of the board to dismiss a complaint if an investigation demonstrates that:

(1) dispose of all complaints in a timely manner;  and

(2) establish a schedule for conducting each phase of a complaint that is under the control of the board not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the complaint.