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TX Occ Code § 452.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter B. Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Section 452.056. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 452.056.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the executive council that a member:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 452.051;(2)  does not maintain during service on the executive council the qualifications required by Section 452.051;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 452.052 or 452.053;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled executive council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the executive council.(b)  The validity of an action of the executive council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of an executive council member exists.(c)  If the director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the director shall notify the presiding officer of the executive council of the potential ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the executive council, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 452.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter B. Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Section 452.057. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 452.057.  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  The presiding officer of the executive council is entitled to a per diem as provided by the General Appropriations Act for each day that the presiding officer engages in the business of the executive council.(b)  A member of the executive council, other than the presiding officer, may not receive compensation for service on the executive council.  A member may receive reimbursement for transportation expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.  A member may not receive reimbursement for any other travel expenses, including expenses for meals and lodging.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter B. Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Section 452.058. Meetings; Quorum

Sec. 452.058.  MEETINGS;  QUORUM.  (a)  The executive council shall hold at least two regular meetings each year.(b)  The executive council may hold additional meetings on the request of the presiding officer or on the written request of three members of the executive council.(c)  A quorum of the executive council exists if both therapist members and one public member are present.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter C. Director and Other Executive Council Personnel|Section 452.101. Director; Personnel

Sec. 452.101.  DIRECTOR;  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The executive council shall employ a director and administrative and clerical employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the executive council, the occupational therapy board, and the physical therapy board.(b)  The director shall employ a coordinator of occupational therapy programs and a coordinator of physical therapy programs to carry out the functions of the respective boards.  The coordinators may request the executive council to assign additional employees to carry out the duties of the coordinators.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter C. Director and Other Executive Council Personnel|Section 452.102. Division of Responsibilities

Sec. 452.102.  DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The executive council shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the executive council and the management responsibilities of the director and the staff of the executive council.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.05, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 452.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter C. Director and Other Executive Council Personnel|Section 452.103. Career Ladder Program; Performance Evaluations

Sec. 452.103.  CAREER LADDER PROGRAM;  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.  (a)  The director or the director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program.  The program must require intra-agency postings of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.(b)  The director or the director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance.  All merit pay for executive council employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter C. Director and Other Executive Council Personnel|Section 452.104. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Report

Sec. 452.104.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY;  REPORT.  (a)  The director or the director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of an equal employment opportunity program under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, application, training, and promotion of personnel that are in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 21, Labor Code;(2)  a comprehensive analysis of the executive council workforce that meets federal and state guidelines;(3)  procedures by which a determination can be made of significant underuse in the executive council workforce of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance;  and(4)  reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of underuse.(b)  A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must:(1)  cover an annual period;(2)  be updated annually;(3)  be reviewed by the Texas Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (a)(1);  and(4)  be filed with the governor.(c)  The governor shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (b).  The report may be made separately or as part of other biennial reports to the legislature.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.151. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 452.151.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the executive council shall administer and enforce Chapters 453 and 454.(b)  The executive council shall:(1)  develop and prepare a budget for the executive council, the occupational therapy board, and the physical therapy board;  and(2)  manage all physical property used by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.152. Administrative Functions

Sec. 452.152.  ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS.  (a)  In administering Chapters 453 and 454, the executive council shall:(1)  perform data processing functions;  and(2)  administer records relating to payroll, personnel files, and employee leave, benefits, and applications.(b)  The executive council shall perform the administrative functions relating to issuing and renewing licenses, including the ministerial functions of preparing and delivering licenses, obtaining material and information in connection with the renewal of a license, and receiving and forwarding complaints to the appropriate board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 452.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.153. Limitation on Executive Council Authority

Sec. 452.153.  LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AUTHORITY.  (a)  The executive council may not exercise discretionary authority in the review of an applicant's qualifications for a license.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2017.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.08, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 452.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.154. Fees

Sec. 452.154.  FEES.  The executive council shall set all fees for a license issued or service performed by a board represented on the executive council.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.155. Rules

Sec. 452.155.  RULES.  Subject to Section 452.156, the appropriate professional board shall adopt rules concerning the qualifications, licensing, regulation, or practice of a profession.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.156. Review of Rules

Sec. 452.156.  REVIEW OF RULES.  (a)  Before submitting a rule for publication in the Texas Register, a board represented on the executive council shall forward the proposed rule to the executive council for review.(b)  The executive council may review the rule and shall approve the rule for submission for publication unless the rule exceeds the rulemaking authority of the board.(c)  If the executive council fails to approve a rule, it shall return the rule to the board with an explanation of the reasons for the denial.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.157. Review of Boards

Sec. 452.157.  REVIEW OF BOARDS.  (a)  The executive council shall routinely examine and evaluate the operations of the boards represented on the executive council.(b)  The executive council may structure the examination in a manner that the executive council considers appropriate to produce an efficient and thorough review.(c)  Each board represented on the executive council shall cooperate with the examination conducted by the executive council under this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.158. Disbursement of Funds

Sec. 452.158.  DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.  The executive council may authorize from its appropriated funds all necessary disbursements to carry out:(1)  this chapter;(2)  Chapter 453;  and(3)  Chapter 454.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 452.160. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sec. 452.160.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.  (a)  The executive council shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:(1)  negotiated rulemaking under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of rules by the executive council or the occupational therapy or physical therapy boards; and(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the executive council's jurisdiction.(b)  The executive council's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.(c)  The executive council shall:(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);(2)  provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 452.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 452.201. Public Interest Information

Sec. 452.201.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.  (a)  The executive council shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the executive council and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board.(b)  The executive council shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 452.202. Complaints

Sec. 452.202.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The executive council by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the executive council for the purpose of directing complaints to the executive council.  The executive council may provide for that notice:(1)  on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board;(2)  on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board;  or(3)  in a bill for service provided by a person regulated by the executive council, the occupational therapy board, or the physical therapy board.(b)  The executive council shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law for presenting a complaint about a health professional.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 452.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 452 - Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures|Section 452.203. Public Participation

Sec. 452.203.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  (a)  The executive council shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the executive council and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the executive council.(b)  The executive council shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English can be provided reasonable access to the executive council's programs and services.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 453.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 453 - Physical Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 453.001. Definitions

Sec. 453.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.(2)  "Coordinator of physical therapy programs" is the person employed in that position under Section 452.101.(3)  "Executive council" means the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.(4)  "Physical therapist" means a person who is licensed by the board as a physical therapist and practices physical therapy.  The term includes a hydrotherapist, physiotherapist, mechano-therapist, functional therapist, physical therapy practitioner, physical therapist specialist, physical therapy specialist, physiotherapy practitioner, kinesiotherapist, physical rehabilitation specialist, and myofunctional therapist.(5)  "Physical therapist assistant" means a person licensed by the board as a physical therapist assistant:(A)  who assists and is supervised by a physical therapist in the practice of physical therapy;  and(B)  whose activities require an understanding of physical therapy.(6)  "Physical therapy" means a form of health care that prevents, identifies, corrects, or alleviates acute or prolonged movement dysfunction or pain of anatomic or physiologic origin.(7)  "Physical therapy aide" or "physical therapy technician" means a person:(A)  who aids in the practice of physical therapy under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant;  and(B)  whose activities require on-the-job training.(8)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2.26(1), eff. September 1, 2019.(9)  "Referring practitioner" means a qualified licensed health care professional who, within the scope of professional licensure, may refer a person for health care services.  The term includes:(A)  a physician licensed to practice medicine by a state board of medical examiners;(B)  a dentist licensed by a state board of dental examiners;(C)  a chiropractor licensed by a state board of chiropractic examiners;  and(D)  a podiatrist licensed by a state board of podiatric medical examiners.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2.26(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 453.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 453 - Physical Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 453.002. Application of Sunset Act

Sec. 453.002.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.  The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the board is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2029.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1112, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 4.06, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 3.08, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 453.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 453 - Physical Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 453.003. Conflict With Other Law

Sec. 453.003.  CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.  To the extent of any conflict between this chapter and Chapter 452, Chapter 452 controls.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 453.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy|Chapter 453 - Physical Therapists|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 453.005. Practice of Physical Therapy

Sec. 453.005.  PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.  (a)  The practice of physical therapy requires that a person practicing have education, training, and experience in physical therapy.(b)  The practice of physical therapy includes:(1)  measurement or testing of the function of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, or cardiovascular system;(2)  rehabilitative treatment concerned with restoring function or preventing disability caused by illness, injury, or birth defect;(3)  treatment, consultative, educational, or advisory services to reduce the incidence or severity of disability or pain to enable, train, or retrain a person to perform the independent skills and activities of daily living;  and(4)  delegation of selective forms of treatment to support personnel while a physical therapist retains the responsibility for caring for the patient and directing and supervising the support personnel.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|