Texas Occupations Code Chapter 155 – License to Practice Medicine
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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 155 - License to Practice Medicine
- Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Disciplinary order: means an action taken under § 164. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Jurisprudence: The study of law and the structure of the legal system.
- License holder: means a person holding a license, permit, or certificate issued under this subtitle. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- Maintenance of certification: means the satisfactory completion of periodic recertification requirements that are required for a physician to maintain certification after initial certification from:
(A) a medical specialty member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties;
(B) a medical specialty member board of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists;
(C) the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; or
(D) any other certifying board that is recognized by the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002 - Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Person: means an individual, unless the term is expressly made applicable to a partnership, association, or corporation. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- Physician: means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005