Section 164.0031 - Board Representation in Informal Proceedings(a) In an informal meeting under Section 164.003 or an informal hearing under Section 164.103, at least two panelists shall be appointed to determine whether an informal disposition is appropriate. At least one of the panelists must be a physician.(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) and Section 164.003(b)(4), an informal proceeding may be conducted by one panelist if the affected physician waives the requirement that at least two panelists conduct the informal proceeding. If the physician waives that requirement, the panelist may be either a physician or a member who represents the public.(c) The panel requirements described by Subsection (a) do not apply to an informal proceeding conducted by the board under Section 164.003 to show compliance with an order of the board.Tex. Occ. Code § 164.0031
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269, Sec. 1.38, eff. 9/1/2005.