(a) In accordance with §165.052 of the Act, a Cease and Desist hearing regarding the unlicensed practice of medicine by an individual shall be conducted in the same manner as an Informal Settlement Conference, including notice, but with the following modifications:(1) The hearing shall be considered an open meeting and notice of the hearing will be posted with the Texas Secretary of State as required by applicable law.(2) A minimum of 10 days' notice prior to the date of the hearing shall be provided to the individual charged with the unlicensed practice of medicine.(3) The hearing shall be recorded.(4) The Executive Director has been delegated authority to issue a Cease and Desist Order signed by the Chair of the Cease and Desist hearing, if directed by the panel.(b) An individual notice of a Cease and Desist hearing may resolve the matter prior to the hearing by entering into an agreed Cease and Desist order. The authority to sign the authority to the Executive Director is immediately effective when signed by the Executive Director.(c) If the unlicensed practice of medicine continues after entrance of an order, the Board may pursue further action as authorized by law and make referrals of the matter as appropriate including to law enforcement agencies.