Texas Occupations Code

§ 301.418 — DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

OC § 301.418Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part E. REGULATION OF NURSING · Ch. 301. NURSES · Art. I. REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND PATIENT CARE CONCERNS

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(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:

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Legislative history

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.