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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board shall:
(1) administer and enforce this subtitle and rules adopted under this subtitle and enforce other laws relating to the practice of pharmacy and other powers and duties granted under other law;
(2) cooperate with other state and federal agencies in the enforcement of any law relating to the practice of pharmacy or any drug or drug-related law;
(3) maintain an office in which permanent records are kept; and
(4) preserve a record of the board's proceedings.
(b) The board may:
(1) join a professional organization or association organized to promote the improvement of the standards of the practice of pharmacy for protecting the health and welfare of the public; and
(2) appoint committees from the board's membership, an advisory committee from the pharmacy profession, and any other group to assist in administering this subtitle.
(c) The board may:
(1) issue a duplicate copy of a license to practice pharmacy or a license renewal certificate on a request from the holder and on payment of a fee determined by the board; and
(2) inspect a facility licensed under this subtitle for compliance with this subtitle.
(d) The board may be represented by counsel, including the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney, if necessary in a legal action taken under this subtitle.
(e) The board shall develop formal policies outlining the structure, role, and responsibilities of each committee established under Subsection (b)(2) that contains board members. The board may adopt rules to implement this subsection.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 554.001. General Powers and Duties of Board - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-554-001/
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