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House Bill 3078 |
House Author: Thompson, Senfronia |
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Effective: 9-1-17 |
Senate Sponsor: Schwertner |
House Bill 3078 amends the Health and Safety Code and Occupations Code to abolish the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners and to transfer all functions and activities performed by the board to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation or the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), as applicable. The bill creates the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board to provide advice and recommendations to TDLR on technical matters relevant to the regulation of the practice of podiatry. The bill revises licensing requirements and establishes the authority and duties of TDLR and the commission, including the authority to issue subpoenas and the duty to develop a standardized penalty schedule.