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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 16TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 343CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURE
RULE §343.36Filing and Receipt of Complaints

(a) Complaints may be received in writing on a form prescribed by the board. Complainants shall be invited to explain their allegations. The staff will provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint.

(b) When a complaint is received, the board, at least as frequently as quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.

(c) Prior to commencing disciplinary proceedings, the staff shall serve the respondent with written notice in accordance with Government Code, §2001.054(c).

  (1) Such notice shall contain a statement of the facts or conduct alleged to warrant an adverse licensure action. The notice shall invite the respondent to show compliance with all requirements of the law for retention of the license.

  (2) The respondent shall have not less than ten days to respond in writing.


Source Note: The provisions of this §343.36 adopted to be effective April 12, 1995, 20 TexReg 2386; amended to be effective September 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 4256

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