The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife, refuse to renew a midwife’s license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant for the listed misconduct or other disciplinary actions.
Sec. 203.404. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. (a) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife, refuse to renew a midwife's license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the person: (1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; (2) submits false or misleading information to the department; (3) uses alcohol or drugs intemperately; (4) engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that may reasonably be determined to deceive or defraud the public; (5) is unable to practice midwifery with reasonable skill and safety because of illness, disability, or psychological impairment; (6) is determined by a court judgment to be mentally impaired; (7) submits a birth or death certificate known by the person to be false or fraudulent or engages in another act that violates Title 3, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that title; (8) violates Chapter 244, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that chapter; or (9) fails to practice midwifery in a manner consistent with the public health and safety. (b) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife and may refuse to issue a license to an applicant for a disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction that affects the person's authority to practice midwifery, including a suspension, a revocation, or another action. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.034, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 400 (S.B. 1531), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019. SUBCHAPTER K. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS