(a) The board may delegate to a committee of board employees the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not relate directly to patient care or that involves only administrative violations. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the board at a public meeting.
(b) A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for informal proceedings under Section 164.003 if:
(1) the committee of employees determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2) the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3) the affected physician requests that the complaint be referred for informal proceedings.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.