February 25, 2026
The Texas Medical Board is accepting applications for two new licenses created by HB 2038, the DOCTOR Act. Detailed information regarding both license types is now available on the TMB website. HB 2038 introduces a new licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians and establishes a license category for medical school graduates who do not secure a residency position. These new license categories are designated on the website as Foreign Physician Provisional Licenses and Physician Graduate Licenses, respectively.
Prospective applicants should carefully review the TMB website for more information about eligibility, the application, and the required documentation and fees before submitting their applications.
