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Texas Board of Nursing proposes and approves rule actions, including complaint‑investigation updates and telehealth consent requirements
Summary
At its Oct. 23 meeting the board approved publishing proposed amendments to complaint‑investigation rules (22 TAC 213.13) and to telehealth rules (22 TAC 217.24), adopted a broader rule‑review response, and approved multiple administrative actions. The board also approved several routine agenda items by motion.
The Texas Board of Nursing on Oct. 23 approved a set of rule actions and procedural proposals affecting complaint handling and telehealth documentation and adopted a broader rule‑review package. Board counsel and staff described the proposed changes as steps to address enforcement audit findings and to implement recent legislation.
Complaint-investigation rules (22 TAC 213.13) Staff presented proposed amendments to 22 TAC 213.13 to revise complaint submission requirements, the complaint priority system and notification timelines to parties. The proposed language removes criminal background‑check specifics from the rule (staff said background checks are handled through other systems) and aligns procedures with current investigative practice. The board approved publication of the proposed amendments; if no negative public comment or hearing…
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