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The following severity levels and sanction guides are based
on the relevant factors in §801.301 of this title (relating to
Relevant Factors).
(1)Level One--Revocation of license with a possible
administrative penalty from $500 to $5,000. These violations evidence
intentional or gross misconduct on the part of the licensee or cause
or pose a high degree of harm to the public or may require severe
punishment as a deterrent to the licensee, or other licensees.
(2)Level Two--Extended suspension of license with
a possible administrative penalty from $250 to $2,500. These violations
involve less misconduct, harm, or need for deterrence than Level One
violations, but may require termination of licensure for a period
of not less than one year.
(3)Level Three--Moderate suspension of license with
a possible administrative penalty of no more than $250. These violations
are less serious than Level Two violations, but may require termination
of licensure for a period of time that is less than a year.
(4)Level Four--Probated suspension of licensure. These
violations do not involve enough harm, misconduct, or need for deterrence
to warrant termination of licensure, yet are severe enough to warrant
monitoring of the licensee to ensure future compliance. Probationary
terms may be ordered as appropriate.
(5)Level Five--Reprimand. These violations involve
inadvertent or relatively minor misconduct or rule violations not
directly involving the health, safety and welfare of the public.
(6)An administrative penalty may be assessed for any
violation, as determined by the Ethics Committee. An administrative
penalty may be assessed in lieu of, or in addition to, other disciplinary
actions.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed
the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal
authority.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 15, 2019
TRD-201900554 Jennifer Smothermon, MA, LPC, LMFT
Chair
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Effective date: March 7, 2019
Proposal publication date: December 14, 2018
For further information,
please call: (512) 776-6972
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