Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 16 - TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Chapter 343 - CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURE
Section 343.5 - Licensure of Persons with Substance Abuse or Addiction

Universal Citation: 22 TX Admin Code ยง 343.5

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) The board may deny a license to or discipline an applicant/respondent who used drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that affects the license holder's or applicant's professional competence.

(b) In review of a complaint alleging intemperate use of drugs or alcohol by a respondent/applicant, the board shall consider the following evidence in determining the respondent's/applicant's present fitness to practice physical therapy:

(1) documentation demonstrating the degree of sobriety obtained;

(2) documentation showing completion of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program;

(3) evidence of participation in board-accepted aftercare;

(4) a current status report from a drug/alcohol abuse counselor or board-accepted aftercare sponsor; and

(5) letters of recommendation.

(c) The burden to provide the foregoing documentation to the board shall be solely at the expense of the respondent/applicant.

(d) Provided that the licensee participates in a substance abuse recovery program acceptable to the board, the license may continue on a probationary status with conditions set forth by the full board. Failure to comply and maintain the complete condition of the probation will cause immediate revocation of the license.

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