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TX Occ Code § 604.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.052. General Powers and Duties of Advisory Board

Sec. 604.052.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.  (a)  The advisory board shall:(1)  adopt rules that are reasonable and necessary for the performance of the advisory board's duties under this chapter, as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, including rules to establish:(A)  the certification and permitting program;(B)  minimum qualifications for respiratory care practitioners;(C)  standards of conduct and fitness for respiratory care practitioners;(D)  grounds for disciplinary actions;(E)  procedures for disciplinary proceedings;(F)  guidelines for the issuance of sanctions;(G)  procedures for non-disciplinary remedial plans; and(H)  procedures for requiring an applicant for or holder of a certificate or temporary permit to submit to:(i)  an examination of the applicant's or holder's physical or mental health; and(ii)  screening for alcohol or substance abuse or behavioral issues;(2)  review and approve or reject each application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate or temporary permit;(3)  adopt procedures for the issuance or renewal of each certificate or permit;(4)  deny, suspend, restrict, cancel, or revoke a certificate or temporary permit or otherwise discipline a certificate or permit holder; and(5)  take any other action necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the advisory board under this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 2.197, eff. September 1, 2015.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 2.197, eff. September 1, 2015.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.339(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.191, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.153, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.154, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.197(25), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.0521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.0521. Guidelines for Early Involvement in Rulemaking Process

Sec. 604.0521.  GUIDELINES FOR EARLY INVOLVEMENT IN RULEMAKING PROCESS.  (a)  The advisory board shall adopt guidelines to establish procedures for receiving input during the rulemaking process from individuals and groups that have an interest in matters under the advisory board's jurisdiction.  The guidelines must provide an opportunity for those individuals and groups to provide input before the advisory board submits the rule to the medical board for approval.(b)  A rule adopted under this chapter may not be challenged on the grounds that the advisory board did not comply with this section.  If the advisory board was unable to solicit a significant amount of input from the public or affected persons early in the rulemaking process, the advisory board shall state in writing the reasons why it was unable to do so.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.155, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.0522 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.0522. Powers and Duties of Medical Board Relating to Respiratory Care Practitioners

Sec. 604.0522.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF MEDICAL BOARD RELATING TO RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.  (a)  The medical board shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter to regulate:(1)  respiratory care practitioners; and(2)  physicians who supervise respiratory care practitioners.(b)  The medical board, by a majority vote, shall approve or reject each rule adopted by the advisory board.  If approved, the rule may take effect.  If the rule is rejected, the medical board shall return the rule to the advisory board for revision.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.155, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.053. Fees

Sec. 604.053.  FEES.  (a)  The advisory board by rule shall set fees for an application, examination, certificate, temporary permit, permit and certificate renewal, and certificate reinstatement.(b)  The advisory board by rule shall set fees in reasonable amounts that are sufficient to cover the costs of administering this chapter. |Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.192, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.156, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.054. Approval of Education Programs

Sec. 604.054.  APPROVAL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS.  In determining whether to approve a respiratory care education program, the advisory board shall consider relevant information about the quality of the program, including accreditation of the program by a professional medical association, such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.|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. 2.157, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.055. Peer Assistance Program

Sec. 604.055.  PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.  The advisory board may use the Texas Physician Health Program established under Chapter 167 as the advisory board's peer assistance program.  The advisory board by rule may establish procedures for making a confidential referral to the Texas Physician Health Program and for requiring participation in the program as a prerequisite for issuing or maintaining a certificate or temporary permit under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.193, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.158, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.057. Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding

Sec. 604.057.  RULES REGARDING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  The advisory board may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a temporary permit or certificate holder except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices.(b)  In adopting rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices, the advisory board may not include a rule that:(1)  restricts the use of any medium for advertising;(2)  restricts the use of a temporary permit or certificate holder's personal appearance or voice in an advertisement;(3)  relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the temporary permit or certificate holder; or(4)  restricts the temporary permit or certificate holder's advertisement under a trade name.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.339(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.194, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.159, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.058. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction

Sec. 604.058.  RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION.  The advisory board shall adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to comply with Chapter 53, except to the extent the requirements of this chapter are stricter than the requirements of Chapter 53.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.160, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.059. Assistance by Medical Board; Division of Responsibilities

Sec. 604.059.  ASSISTANCE BY MEDICAL BOARD; DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  (a)  The medical board shall provide administrative and clerical employees as necessary to enable the advisory board to administer this chapter.(b)  Subject to the advice and approval of the medical board, the advisory board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the advisory board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the medical board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.160, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Advisory Board and Medical Board|Section 604.060. Public Participation

Sec. 604.060.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  Subject to the advice and approval of the medical board, the advisory board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the advisory board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the advisory board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.160, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.101. Certificate or Temporary Permit Required; Supervision

Sec. 604.101.  CERTIFICATE OR TEMPORARY PERMIT REQUIRED;  SUPERVISION.  (a)  A person may not represent that the person is able to practice respiratory care or that the person is a respiratory care practitioner unless the person holds a certificate or temporary permit issued under this chapter.(b)  A person may not practice respiratory care other than under the direction of a qualified medical director or other physician licensed by the medical board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.195, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.161, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.102. Use of Title

Sec. 604.102.  USE OF TITLE.  (a)  A person who does not hold a certificate or temporary permit under this chapter as a respiratory care practitioner or whose certificate or permit has been suspended or revoked may not:(1)  use in connection with the person's practice:(A)  the words "respiratory care," "respiratory therapist," "respiratory care practitioner," "certified respiratory care practitioner," or "respiratory therapy technician";(B)  the letters "R.C.P.";  or(C)  any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory care practitioner;  or(2)  directly or by implication represent in any way that the person is a respiratory care practitioner.(b)  A person who holds a certificate or temporary permit to practice respiratory care under this chapter may use the title "respiratory care practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.C.P."|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 604.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.103. Application; Application Fee

Sec. 604.103.  APPLICATION; APPLICATION FEE.  An applicant for a certificate or temporary permit must:(1)  apply to the advisory board on a form prescribed by and under rules adopted by the advisory board; and(2)  submit a nonrefundable application fee with the application.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.196, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.162, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.1031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.1031. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for Certificate or Temporary Permit

Sec. 604.1031.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE OR TEMPORARY PERMIT.  (a)  The advisory board shall require that an applicant for a certificate or temporary permit submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the advisory board, to the advisory board or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(b)  The advisory board may not issue a certificate or temporary permit to a person who does not comply with the requirement of Subsection (a).(c)  The advisory board shall conduct a criminal history check of each applicant for a certificate or temporary permit using information:(1)  provided by the individual under this section; and(2)  made available to the advisory board by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other criminal justice agency under Chapter 411, Government Code.(d)  The advisory board may:(1)  enter into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to administer a criminal history check required under this section; and(2)  authorize the Department of Public Safety to collect from each applicant the costs incurred by the Department of Public Safety in conducting the criminal history check.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.163, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.104. Requirement for Certificate

Sec. 604.104.  REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE.  An applicant for a certificate must submit to the advisory board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant has completed:(1)  an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency; and(2)  a respiratory care education program approved by the advisory board.|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. 2.164, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.1041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.1041. Examination

Sec. 604.1041.  EXAMINATION.  (a)  The advisory board by rule shall establish examination requirements for a certificate under this chapter.  The advisory board may use the entry level examination prepared by the National Board for Respiratory Care or an equivalent examination.(b)  An applicant for a certificate or temporary permit must pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the advisory board.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.339(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.197, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.165, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.1042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.1042. Notification of Examination Results

Sec. 604.1042.  NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a person takes a certification examination under this chapter, the advisory board shall notify the person of the results of the examination.(b)  If the examination is graded or reviewed by a testing service, the advisory board shall notify the person of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the advisory board receives the results from the testing service.  If notice of the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the advisory board shall notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.(c)  The advisory board may require a testing service to notify a person of the results of the person's examination.(d)  If requested in writing by a person who fails a certification examination administered under this chapter, the advisory board shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.339(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.166, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.105. Issuance of Certificate

Sec. 604.105.  ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.  The advisory board shall issue a certificate to an applicant who:(1)  meets the minimum qualifications adopted under Section 604.052(a);(2)  passes the required examinations;(3)  complies with the criminal history record information requirement of Section 604.1031;(4)  submits an application on a form prescribed by the advisory board;(5)  certifies that the applicant is mentally and physically able to be a respiratory care practitioner;(6)  submits to the advisory board any other information the advisory board considers necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications; and(7)  pays the certificate fee.|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. 2.167, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.106. Issuance of Certificate by Reciprocity

Sec. 604.106.  ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE BY RECIPROCITY.  The advisory board may issue a certificate to a person who is licensed or certified to practice respiratory care by another state whose requirements for licensure or certification were on the date the license or certificate was issued substantially equal to the requirements of 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. 2.168, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.107. Requirements for Temporary Permit

Sec. 604.107.  REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT.  An applicant for a temporary permit to practice respiratory care must submit to the advisory board:(1)  written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant is:(A)  practicing or has within the 12-month period preceding the application date practiced respiratory care in another state or country and is licensed to practice respiratory care in that state or country;(B)  a student in an approved respiratory care education program who expects to graduate from the program not later than the 30th day after the date the temporary permit is issued; or(C)  a graduate of an approved respiratory care education program; and(2)  any additional information required by advisory board rules.|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. 2.169, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.108. Issuance of Temporary Permit; Renewal

Sec. 604.108.  ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMIT;  RENEWAL.  (a)  The advisory board shall issue a temporary permit to an applicant who:(1)  meets the requirements of Sections 604.103 and 604.107;(2)  complies with the criminal history record information requirement of Section 604.1031; and(3)  pays the permit fee.(b)  A temporary permit is valid for the period set by advisory board rule.  The period may not be less than six months or more than 12 months.(c)  A person whose certificate or temporary permit has expired may not engage in activities that require a certificate or temporary permit until the certificate or temporary permit has been renewed.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.340(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.198, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.170, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 604.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment|Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Subchapter C. Certificate and Temporary Permit Requirements|Section 604.109. Transfer of Certificate or Temporary Permit Prohibited

Sec. 604.109.  TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OR TEMPORARY PERMIT PROHIBITED.  A certificate or temporary permit issued under this chapter may not be transferred.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|