Association of American Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. v. Texas Medical Board

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• concluding that an association of doctors had standing to seek injunctive relief against a board of medical examiners for retaliatory conduct
• holding that where proof of “misdeeds could establish a pattern” with “evidence from a small but significant sample of [association members],” a constitutional violation could be established and equitable relief granted
• concluding individual participation not necessary in suit for declaratory and injunctive relief for alleged constitutional violations including medical board’s use of anonymous complaints and retaliatory actions against physicians
• accepting material allegations in the complaint as true when subject matter jurisdiction was challenged on the basis of the pleadings
• accepting material allegations in the complaint as true when subject-matter jurisdiction was challenged on the face of the pleadings
• explaining that the germaneness requirement is an “undemanding” standard

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