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Amend CSSB 104 by adding a new SECTION ____ to the bill to 
read as follows:
	SECTION ____.  Section 164.005(a), Occupations Code, is 
amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding new Subsections (i) 
and (ii) as follows:
	(a)  In this section, "formal complaint" means a written 
statement made by a credible person under oath that is filed and 
presented by a board representative charging a person with having 
committed an act that, if proven, could affect the legal rights or 
privileges of a license holder or other person under the board's 
jurisdiction.  An investigation shall be initiated by a board 
representative:
		1)  upon receipt by the board of three expert reports 
filed pursuant to Art. 4590i, Sec. 13.01 detailing acts or failures 
to act falling below an acceptable standard of care; or
		2)  if a majority of panel members in Section 
154.056(a)(6) find that an act or omission by a physician fell below 
an acceptable standard of care.