Texas § OC.165.152 - PRACTICING MEDICINE IN VIOLATION OF SUBTITLE
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§ OC.165.152. PRACTICING MEDICINE IN VIOLATION OF SUBTITLE
PRACTICING MEDICINE IN VIOLATION OF SUBTITLE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person practices medicine in this state in violation of this subtitle. (b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. (c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the third degree. (d) On final conviction of an offense under this section, a person forfeits all rights and privileges conferred by virtue of a license issued under this subtitle. (e) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) if the person is a physician who performs, induces, or attempts an abortion due to a medical emergency described by Section 170A.002 (b)(2), Health and Safety Code. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 202, Sec. 37, eff. June 10, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 758 (S.B. 31 ), Sec. 13, eff. June 20, 2025.
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