(a) The board shall conduct regular meetings at least four times a year at the times and places the board considers most convenient for applicants and board members.
(b) The board may hold special meetings in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 152.009

  • Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) After hearing all evidence and arguments in an open meeting, the board may conduct deliberations relating to license applications and disciplinary actions in executive sessions. The board shall vote and announce its decisions in open session.
(d) A majority of the appointed board members constitutes a quorum for all purposes except for a board activity related to examining the credentials of license applicants as provided by Section 155.053.

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