SECTION 281.61. Definitions of Discipline Authorized

For the purpose of the Act, §565.051 and §568.0035:

(1) "Probation" means a period of supervision by the board imposed against a license or registration for a term and under conditions as determined by the board, including a probation fee.

(2) "Reprimand" means a public and formal censure against a license or registration.

(3) "Restrict" means to limit, confine, abridge, narrow, or restrain a license or registration for a term and under conditions determined by the board.

(4) "Revoke" means a license or registration is void and may not be reissued; provided, however, upon the expiration of 12 months from and after the effective date of the order revoking a license or registration, the license or registration may be reinstated by the board upon the successful completion of any requirements determined by the board.

(5) "Suspend" means a license or registration is of no further force and effect for a period of time as determined by the board.

(6) "Retire" means a license or registration has been withdrawn and is of no further force and effect.

Source Note: The provisions of this §281.61 adopted to be effective September 3, 2006, 31 TexReg 6722; amended to be effective June 12, 2013, 38 TexReg 3591; amended to be effective June 11, 2017, 42 TexReg 2928