Texas Occupations Code

§ 505.601 — REPORT OF VIOLATION

OC § 505.601Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part I. REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING · Ch. 505. SOCIAL WORKERS · Art. L. REPORTS OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS

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In a written, signed report to the appropriate licensing board, agency, or facility, a person licensed under this chapter may report an incident that the person has reasonable cause to believe has exposed a client to substantial risk of harm, including:

(1)a failure to provide care that conforms to the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing professional practice;

(2)illegal billing practices; or

(3)falsification of records.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.272(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.