Enforcement Actions

The Enforcement Unit works with the Health Facility Program in the regulation of health care facilities. As authorized by Texas statutes, regulations may include taking appropriate enforcement action, such as license revocation, assessing administrative penalties, or seeking injunctive relief.

Health Facility Program surveyors submit referrals to the Enforcement Unit, along with recommendations to take enforcement actions. The Enforcement Unit then processes the referred cases and works collectively with Department representatives to assure that appropriate enforcement action is taken to achieve compliance with Texas statutes and rules. The Enforcement Unit serves as a resource and works with the regulated community to educate licensed facilities and professionals about regulations and the enforcement process.

Disciplinary Actions Listed by Facility Type

• Abortion Facilities - PDF File 21KB
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers - PDF File 26KB
• Birthing Centers
• Crisis Stabilization Units
• End Stage Renal Disease Facilities
• Hospitals- General or Special - PDF File 45KB
• Hospitals- Private Psychiatric - PDF File 16KB
• Narcotic Treatment Programs - PDF File 21KB
• Special Care Facilities
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities - PDF File 26KB


NOTE: If an enforcement action is older than three years, it may be removed.
If you click on a facility type listed above and there is no data, this indicates the facility type has no enforcement actions taken

Annual Analysis & Trends in Enforcement Actions- PDF File 93KB

Resource Links

• Formal Hearing Procedures- 25 TAC §1.21, §1.23, §1.25 and §1.27
• Office of Attorney General- Consumer Protection & Public Health Information
• Health Facility Program Rules- Click to link

Contact Information for the Enforcement Unit

Mailing Address:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Enforcement Unit
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-3199

Toll-free Phone Number:
1/888/973-0022

Phone Number:
512/834-6665

Fax Number:
512/834-6625

Email:

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Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Facillity Licensing Program
1100 West 49th Street - Austin, Texas 78756 - (512) 834-6646

Last Updated April 15, 2009