Sec. 301.418.  DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  (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.
(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:
(1)  discovery;
(2)  court subpoena;  or
(3)  introduction into evidence.
(c)  A person is not prevented from taking disciplinary action against a nurse by:
(1)  the filing of a report under this subchapter with the board;
(2)  an investigation by the board;  or
(3)  the disposition of a matter by the board.
Acts 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.