(a) The board adopts the provisions contained in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 467, Peer Assistance Programs, in its entirety, including any amendments enacted by the Texas Legislature.
(b) Should the board receive information regarding a licensee, applicant or certificate holder indicating possible chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol or mental health issues, the board may:
  (1) refer the licensee, applicant, or certificate holder to an approved peer assistance program; or
  (2) require the licensee, applicant, or certificate holder to participate in or complete a course of treatment or rehabilitation.
(c) Should the board receive a complaint or other information constituting possible violations of other board rules, including chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol, or mental health issues, then the board may take action as appropriate under this title and the Act regarding those possible violations in addition to making a referral under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) An approved peer assistance program that receives a report or referral under subsection (b) of this section or a report under §467.005(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code, may intervene to assist the licensee, applicant or certificate holder to obtain and complete a course of treatment and rehabilitation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §502.1 adopted to be effective October 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 7060; amended to be effective April 10, 2013, 38 TexReg 2221; amended to be effective December 2, 2020, 45 TexReg 8518