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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 9TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
CHAPTER 190DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
SUBCHAPTER AGENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE §190.1Purpose
(a) Purpose. This chapter is promulgated to:

  (1) promote consistency in the exercise of sound discretion by board members in licensure and disciplinary matters;

  (2) provide guidance for board members for the resolution of potentially contested matters; and

  (3) provide guidance as to the types of conduct that constitute violations of the Medical Practice Act (the "Act") or board rules.

(b) Authority. Pursuant to §§164.001 - 164.103, the Board may adopt rules relating to its disciplinary authority to take action against a licensee.

Source Note: The provisions of this §190.1 adopted to be effective November 30, 2003, 28 TexReg 10496; amended to be effective January 20, 2009, 34 TexReg 342

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