(a) The board shall:
(1) administer this chapter;
(2) adopt rules the board determines are necessary or advisable to administer this chapter;
(3) keep a record of each proceeding conducted before or action taken by the board; and
(4) keep an official seal.
(b) On its own motion or on the complaint of any person, the board may initiate:
(1) proceedings to determine the eligibility of a person for examination, certification, registration, or licensing under this chapter; or
(2) disciplinary proceedings under Subchapter K.
(c) The board may solicit, contract for, and accept money and other assistance from any source to administer this chapter.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.