In a written, signed report to the appropriate licensing board, agency, or facility, a person licensed under this chapter may report an incident that the person has reasonable cause to believe has exposed a client to substantial risk of harm, including:

1. (1) a failure to provide care that conforms to the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing professional practice;
2. (2) illegal billing practices; or
3. (3) falsification of records.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.272(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.