§ 164.051 Grounds for Denial or Disciplinary Action
§ 164.052 Prohibited Practices by Physician or License Applicant
§ 164.053 Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct
§ 164.054 Additional Requirements Regarding Drug Records
§ 164.055 Prohibited Acts Regarding Abortion
§ 164.0551 Compliance With Certain Requirements Regarding Sonogram Before Abortion
§ 164.0552 Prohibited Acts Regarding Gender Transitioning or Gender Reassignment Procedures and Treatments On Certain Children
§ 164.056 Physical or Mental Examination; Hearing
§ 164.057 Required Suspension or Revocation of License for Certain Offenses
§ 164.058 Required Suspension of License of Incarcerated Physician
§ 164.059 Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License
§ 164.0595 Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License for Certain Arrests
§ 164.060 Report of Board Actions
§ 164.061 Surrender of License

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 164 > Subchapter B - License Denial and Disciplinary Actions

  • Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuing threat to the public welfare: means a real danger to the health of a physician's patients or to the public from the acts or omissions of the physician caused through the physician's lack of competence, impaired status, or failure to care adequately for the physician's patients, as determined by:
    (A) the board;
    (B) a medical peer review committee in this state;
    (C) a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or otherwise lawfully practicing medicine in this state;
    (D) a physician engaged in graduate medical education or training; or
    (E) a medical student. 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • License holder: means a person holding a license, permit, or certificate issued under this subtitle. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • 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