{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.418","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 301.418","heading":"DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.","body":"(a) This subchapter does not prevent disclosure under Section 301.466 of formal charges filed by the board or a final disciplinary action taken by the board as a result, in whole or in part, of submission of a report under this subchapter.\n(b) A report or information submitted as required or authorized by this subchapter arising out of the provision or failure to provide nursing services may not be made available in a liability action for:\n(1) discovery;\n(2) court subpoena; or\n(3) introduction into evidence.\n(c) A person is not prevented from taking disciplinary action against a nurse by:\n(1) the filing of a report under this subchapter with the board;\n(2) an investigation by the board; or\n(3) the disposition of a matter by the board.\nActs 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.042, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE E. REGULATION OF NURSING","CHAPTER 301. NURSES","SUBCHAPTER I. REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND PATIENT CARE CONCERNS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.301.htm#301.418","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"f59d54913efc7bf6b3860d79e99f9fb9e6aab99353d7ff121721a8ee23cbeed6","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.417","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.419"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}