The department may issue an emergency order to suspend a license issued under this chapter if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of a license holder creates an immediate danger to the public health and safety. On written request of the license holder, the department shall conduct a hearing not earlier than the seventh day or later than the 10th day after the date the notice of the emergency suspension is sent to the license holder to determine if the emergency suspension is to take effect, to be modified, or to be rescinded. The hearing and any appeal are governed by the department's rules for a contested case hearing and Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Health & Safety Code § 244.0115
EMERGENCY SUSPENSION
Known as the Texas Birthing Center Licensing Act
The act spans §§ 244–244 (17 sections).
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1265, Sec. 3, eff
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