Section 203.404 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action(a) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife, refuse to renew a midwife's license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the person: (1) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;(2) submits false or misleading information to the department;(3) uses alcohol or drugs intemperately;(4) engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that may reasonably be determined to deceive or defraud the public;(5) is unable to practice midwifery with reasonable skill and safety because of illness, disability, or psychological impairment;(6) is determined by a court judgment to be mentally impaired;(7) submits a birth or death certificate known by the person to be false or fraudulent or engages in another act that violates Title 3, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that title;(8) violates Chapter 244, Health and Safety Code, or a rule adopted under that chapter; or(9) fails to practice midwifery in a manner consistent with the public health and safety.(b) The commission or executive director may discipline a licensed midwife and may refuse to issue a license to an applicant for a disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction that affects the person's authority to practice midwifery, including a suspension, a revocation, or another action.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 400,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 838,Sec. 1.034, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240, Sec. 46, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.