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TX Occ Code § 202.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 202.505. Reexamination if License Suspended or Revoked

Sec. 202.505.  REEXAMINATION IF LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED.  The department may refuse to reinstate a license or to issue a new license until a podiatrist has passed the regular license examination if the commission or executive director suspended or revoked the license for:(1)  failure to satisfy continuing education requirements; or(2)  nonpayment of the license renewal fee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.14, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 202.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 202.506. Application to Certain Drug Offenses

Sec. 202.506.  APPLICATION TO CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES.  A person convicted of a felony under Chapter 481 or 483, Health and Safety Code, or Section 485.033, Health and Safety Code, is not eligible for:(1)  probation of a license suspension or revocation under Section 202.503;  or(2)  reissuance of a license under Section 202.504.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 202.5071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 202.5071. Subpoena Authority

Sec. 202.5071.  SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.  The department may issue a subpoena as provided by Section 51.3512.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 53, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 202.509 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures|Section 202.509. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Investigative Information

Sec. 202.509.  CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATIVE INFORMATION.(a)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(e)  The department shall report to the appropriate law enforcement agency information obtained by the department in the course of an investigation that indicates that a crime may have been committed.  The department shall cooperate and assist a law enforcement agency conducting a criminal investigation of a license holder by providing relevant information to the agency.  Information provided to a law enforcement agency by the department is confidential and may not be disclosed except as necessary to conduct the investigation.(f)  The department shall provide information to a health care entity on the written request of the entity concerning:(1)  a complaint filed against a license holder that was resolved after an investigation by the department or resolved by an agreed settlement; and(2)  the basis for and status of an active investigation concerning a license holder.(g)  The department's disclosure of information under Subsection (f) of this section, Section 202.2031, or Section 202.2032 does not constitute a waiver of privilege or confidentiality under this chapter or any other law.(h)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 55, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.007, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 7.008(2), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 202.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter M. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 202.602. Monitoring and Inspection of License Holder

Sec. 202.602.  MONITORING AND INSPECTION OF LICENSE HOLDER.(a)  The department shall develop a system to identify and monitor a podiatrist's compliance with this chapter and any order issued by the commission or executive director under this chapter.(b)  The department, during reasonable business hours, may enter the business premises of a person regulated by the department under this chapter without notice to:(1)  investigate a complaint filed with the department; or(2)  determine compliance with an order of the commission or executive director issued under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 26 (S.B. 402), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 58, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 8.005, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 202.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter M. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 202.603. Prosecution of Violation

Sec. 202.603.  PROSECUTION OF VIOLATION.  The department shall take action to ensure the prosecution of each person who violates this chapter and may incur reasonably necessary related expenses.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 59, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 202.604 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter M. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 202.604. Civil Penalty: Use of Trade Name; Injunction

Sec. 202.604.  CIVIL PENALTY:  USE OF TRADE NAME;  INJUNCTION.  (a)  A person who violates Section 202.352 or a rule adopted or a determination made by the commission under that section is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $500 for each day of violation.(b)  If it appears that a person has violated or is violating Section 202.352 or a rule adopted or determination made by the commission under that section, the department may institute a civil action in district court for:(1)  injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation;(2)  the assessment and recovery of a civil penalty under Subsection (a); or(3)  both injunctive relief and the civil penalty.(c)  At the request of the department, the attorney general shall institute and conduct the action in the name of the state.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 60, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 202.605 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter M. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 202.605. General Criminal Penalty: Practicing Without License

Sec. 202.605.  GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY:  PRACTICING WITHOUT LICENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person professes to be a podiatrist or practices or assumes the duties incident to the practice of podiatry without holding a license to practice podiatry.(b)  An offense under this section is punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500;(2)  confinement in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than six months;  or(3)  both the fine and confinement.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 202.606 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 202 - Podiatrists|Subchapter M. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 202.606. Criminal Penalty: Amputation of Foot

Sec. 202.606.  CRIMINAL PENALTY:  AMPUTATION OF FOOT.  (a)  A podiatrist commits an offense if the podiatrist amputates a human foot.(b)  An offense under this section is punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500;(2)  confinement in the county jail for not less than 30 days or more than six months;  or(3)  both the fine and confinement.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 203.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 203.001. Short Title

Sec. 203.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Midwifery Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 203.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 203.002. Definitions

Sec. 203.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Advisory board" means the Midwives Advisory Board.(2)  "Certified nurse-midwife" means a person who is:(A)  a registered nurse under Chapter 301;(B)  recognized as an advanced nurse practitioner by the Texas Board of Nursing; and(C)  certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(4)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(4-a)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.(5)  "Local health department" means a department of health created by the governing body of a municipality or a county under Section 121.031, Health and Safety Code.(6)  "Midwife" means a person who practices midwifery and has met the licensing requirements established by this chapter and commission rules.(7)  "Midwifery" means the practice of:(A)  providing the necessary supervision, care, and advice to a woman during normal pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period;(B)  conducting a normal delivery of a child;  and(C)  providing normal newborn care.(8)  "Newborn" means an infant from birth through the first six weeks of life.(9)  "Normal" means, as applied to pregnancy, labor, delivery, the postpartum period, and the newborn period, and as defined by commission rule, circumstances under which a midwife has determined that a client is at a low risk of developing complications.(10)  "Postpartum period" means the first six weeks after a woman has given birth.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 56(1), eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 203.003. Findings

Sec. 203.003.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds:(1)  a parent has the responsibility and right to give birth where and with whom the parent chooses;(2)  childbirth is a natural process of the human body and not a disease;  and(3)  midwifery has been practiced in this state since the days of the Republic.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 203.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 203.004. Applicability

Sec. 203.004.  APPLICABILITY.  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  a certified nurse-midwife, a physician, or another health care professional licensed by the state and operating within the scope of the person's license;(2)  a natural childbirth trainer;  or(3)  a person other than a midwife who assists childbirth in an emergency.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 203.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 203.005. Effect on Local Ordinances

Sec. 203.005.  EFFECT ON LOCAL ORDINANCES.  This chapter does not prohibit a municipality from adopting a local ordinance or rule to regulate the practice of midwifery in the municipality if the ordinance or rule is compatible with and at least as strict as this chapter and commission rules.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.003, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter B. Midwives Advisory Board|Section 203.052. Advisory Board Membership

Sec. 203.052.  ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:(1)  five licensed midwife members each of whom has at least three years' experience in the practice of midwifery;(2)  one physician member who is certified by a national professional organization of physicians that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists;(3)  one physician member who is certified by a national professional organization of physicians that certifies family practitioners or pediatricians; and(4)  two members who represent the public and who are not practicing or trained in a health care profession, one of whom is a parent with at least one child born with the assistance of a midwife.(b)  Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.005, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.0521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter B. Midwives Advisory Board|Section 203.0521. Duties of Advisory Board

Sec. 203.0521.  DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.  The advisory board shall provide advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.006, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter B. Midwives Advisory Board|Section 203.055. Terms; Vacancies

Sec. 203.055.  TERMS; VACANCIES.  (a)  Members of the advisory board serve for staggered terms of six years.  The terms of three members expire on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter B. Midwives Advisory Board|Section 203.056. Presiding Officer

Sec. 203.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of one year.  The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.008, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 9.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 203.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter B. Midwives Advisory Board|Section 203.059. Meetings

Sec. 203.059.  MEETINGS.   The advisory board shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission or the executive director.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.009, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 203.151. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 203.151.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.(a)  The executive director shall administer and enforce this chapter.(a-1)  The commission shall:(1)  adopt rules prescribing the standards for the practice of midwifery in this state, including standards for:(A)  the delineation of findings that preclude a woman or newborn from being classified as having a normal pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum period, or newborn period; and(B)  administration of oxygen by a midwife to a mother or newborn;(2)  adopt rules prescribing:(A)  the type of courses and number of hours required to meet the basic midwifery education course and continuing midwifery education course requirements; and(B)  minimum standards for the approval and revocation of approval of:(i)  basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and(ii)  instructors or facilities used in basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and(3)  adopt rules as necessary to establish eligibility for reciprocity for initial licensing under this chapter.(a-2)  The department shall:(1)  implement rules governing:(A)  basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses; and(B)  approval of instructors or facilities used in offering basic midwifery education courses and continuing midwifery education courses;(2)  prepare and distribute basic midwifery information and instructor manuals;(3)  enter into agreements necessary to carry out this chapter; and(4)  establish a program for licensure as a midwife as prescribed by commission rules.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(9), eff. September 1, 2015.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.011, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.012, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(9), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 203.153. Manuals

Sec. 203.153.  MANUALS.  (a)  The department shall issue basic information manuals for the practice of midwifery and instructor manuals that may be used in basic midwifery education courses.(b)  The department shall provide the manuals to each licensed midwife and to any other person on request.(c)  A basic information manual must include information about:(1)  the knowledge necessary to practice as a midwife;(2)  the basic education and continuing education requirements for a midwife;(3)  the legal requirements and procedures relating to midwifery;(4)  the standards of practice as a midwife; and(5)  other information or procedures required by the commission or the department.(d)  The department may charge a fee for each manual not to exceed $10. The department shall make the manual available in English and Spanish.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.014, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 203.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 203.154. Reports on Midwifery

Sec. 203.154.  REPORTS ON MIDWIFERY.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 25(15), eff. September 1, 2021.(b)  The Department of State Health Services shall publish a statistical report of infant fetal morbidity and mortality.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(138), eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.015, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 25(15), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 203.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures|Chapter 203 - Midwives|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 203.155. Complaints

Sec. 203.155.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(12), eff. September 1, 2015.(b)  For purposes of Section 51.252, the commission must adopt rules to provide for the release of any relevant midwifery or medical record to the department, without the necessity of consent by the midwife's client, as necessary to conduct an investigation of a complaint.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(12), eff. September 1, 2015.(d)  The department shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the department regarding a person or activity regulated by this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.016, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.017, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(12), eff. September 1, 2015.|