REVOCATION OF LICENSES

(a) In this section:

(1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

(A) is issued by a licensing authority;

(B) is subject before expiration to suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by an issuing licensing authority; and

(C) must be obtained before a person may practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.

(2) "Licensing authority" means:

(A) the Texas Medical Board;

(B) the State Board of Dental Examiners;

(C) the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council;

(D) the Texas Board of Nursing;

(E) the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners;

(F) the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; or

(G) another state agency authorized to regulate a provider who receives or is eligible to receive payment for a health care service under a health care program.