Ramirez v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

JONES, Justice.

Appellant Hugo Ramirez (“Ramirez”) applied to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (the “Board”), appellee, for reinstatement of his medical license, which had been revoked in 1987. After hearing Ramirez’s presentation, the Board denied his request. The Travis County District Court affirmed the Board’s decision. On appeal to this Court, Ramirez complains, inter alia, that the Board erred in failing to follow contested-case procedures with respect to his application for reinstatement. We agree and will reverse the trial court’s judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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