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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 41TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
CHAPTER 884COMPLAINTS AND ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER AFILING A COMPLAINT
RULE §884.1Timeliness of Complaints

(a) A complaint not involving sexual misconduct will be considered timely if brought within five years of the date of the termination of professional services.

(b) A complaint alleging sexual misconduct will be considered timely if brought within seven years after the date of termination of services or within five years of the patient, client or recipient of services reaching the age of majority, whichever is greater.

(c) A complaint arising out of a matter required to be reported to the Council pursuant to rule §884.32 of this chapter, will be considered timely if brought within five years of the date the matter is reported to the Council. Limitations shall not begin to run for any such complaint until the matter is reported in accordance with Council rules.

(d) This rule does not apply to a complaint closed as a result of the expiration of a license and subsequently reopened or initiated anew by the Council in connection with an application for reinstatement under §882.22 of this chapter.


Source Note: The provisions of this §884.1 adopted to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 4764; amended to be effective March 27, 2024, 49 TexReg 1947

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