- (a) The board adopts the provisions contained in the HEALTH & SAFETY CODE, Chapter 467, PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, in its entirety, including any amendments enacted by the Texas Legislature.
(b) Should the board receive information regarding a licensee indicating possible substance abuse or other mental health issue, the board may, in addition to any other action:
- (1) refer the licensee to an approved peer assistance program; or
- (2) require the licensee to participate in or complete a course of treatment or rehabilitation.
- (c) An approved peer assistance program that receives a report or referral under subsection (b) of this section or a report under §467.005(a) of the Health and Safety Code, may intervene to assist the licensee to obtain and complete a course of treatment and rehabilitation.
Source Note:The provisions of this §502.1 adopted to be effective October 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 7060.