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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
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Subtitle G. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO HEARING, SPEECH, AND DYSLEXIA |
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Chapter 401. SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS |
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Subchapter J. LICENSE DENIAL AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES |
Sec. 401.451. GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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(a) After a hearing, the board may deny a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke a person's license or place on probation a license holder if the applicant or license holder:
(1) violates this chapter or an order or rule of the board;
(2) obtains a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;
(3) sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a license or certificate of registration; or
(4) engages in unprofessional conduct that:
(A) endangers or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public as defined by board rule; or
(B) violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the board.
(b) Any person may commence a proceeding for revocation or suspension of a license by filing written charges with the board under oath.