§ 255.001 Public Interest Information
§ 255.002 Complaints
§ 255.003 Assistance With Complaint
§ 255.004 Records of Complaints
§ 255.005 Notification of Investigation Status
§ 255.0055 Requirements for Certain Complaints
§ 255.006 General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition
§ 255.0065 Composition of Expert Panels
§ 255.0066 Determination of Competency
§ 255.0067 Reports; Procedures for Expert Review
§ 255.007 Notice to Board Concerning Complaints
§ 255.008 Public Participation

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 255 - Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005