Bill > SB161

This bill amends the Occupations Code of Texas to require a licensing entity that receives a complaint against a health care practitioner who holds a license issued by a different licensing entity to promptly forward a copy of the complaint to that other licensing entity. The bill also prohibits a licensing entity from taking disciplinary action based on a complaint against a health care practitioner who holds a license issued by a different licensing entity, unless that other licensing entity refers the complaint back for investigation and resolution. The changes made by this bill apply only to complaints filed on or after the effective date, which is either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all members, or on September 1, 2023 if it does not receive the necessary votes.