(a) This chapter does not authorize a person who holds a license issued under this chapter to engage in the practice of:
(1) medicine, as defined by Subtitle B; or
(2) nursing, as defined by Chapter 301.
(b) A health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, or health benefit plan may not require a registered nurse or physician assistant to be licensed as a surgical assistant as a condition for reimbursement.
(c) A clinic, hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or other facility may not require a registered nurse or physician assistant to be licensed as a surgical assistant as a condition for assisting at surgery at the facility.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.