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Section 301.418. Disclosure of Charges or Disciplinary Action

TX Occ Code § 301.418 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 301.418. DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. (a) This subchapter does not prevent disclosure under Section 301.466 of formal charges filed by the board or a final disciplinary action taken by the board as a result, in whole or in part, of submission of a report under this subchapter.

(b) A report or information submitted as required or authorized by this subchapter arising out of the provision or failure to provide nursing services may not be made available in a liability action for:

(1) discovery;

(2) court subpoena; or

(3) introduction into evidence.

(c) A person is not prevented from taking disciplinary action against a nurse by:

(1) the filing of a report under this subchapter with the board;

(2) an investigation by the board; or

(3) the disposition of a matter by the board.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.042, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

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