(a) All rules, regulations, or policies adopted by the board may not violate Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(b) A person may assert a violation of Subsection (a) as an affirmative defense in an administrative hearing or as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding under Chapter 37, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 551.008

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005