The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts amendments to §187.57, concerning Charge of the Disciplinary Panel, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 8, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 1633) and will not be republished.

The amendment adds missing language to correct a typographical error that was adopted previously by the Board.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendments are adopted under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001, which provides authority for the Board to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; enforce this subtitle; and establish rules related to licensure.

The amendments are also authorized by §153.001, Texas Occupations Code.