The Texas Medical Board approves and certifies two types of health organizations: Non-profit Health Organizations and Non-profit Charitable Health Centers.
Both types of non-profit health organizations (NPHO) must keep the Board informed of changes in their by-laws and boards of directors, and must file detailed reports with the Board every two years to maintain their certification.
There are two types of NPHO approved and certified by the Board:
Non-Profit Health Organizations as defined in Texas Occupations Code 162.001(b) characterized by the following:
- Is organized as nonprofit corporation for a purpose in the public interest, such as research, education or public health,
- Must be incorporated and directed by physicians licensed by TMB who must be actively engaged in the practice of medicine.
- The administrative side of the corporation may be handled by non-physician officers, but all medical decisions and the overall medical policies of the organization must be made by physicians.
Non-Profit Charitable Health Centers as defined in Texas Occupations Code 162.001(c) characterized by the following:
- Is organized as nonprofit corporation and operated as a migrant, community, or homeless health center in compliance with federal law.
- May thus employ physicians as an exception to the general rule against corporate practice of medicine.
NPHO initial applications cannot be submitted online and must be submitted using the US Postal Service or a private overnight delivery service with an application fee to the Board. The application fee must be submitted in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the Texas Medical Board. Board staff will communicate with applicants by e-mail, if an address is provided, or by letter using the US Postal Service. For specifics on eligibility documentation for each NPHO type required for initial processing, refer to the checklist and application.
For questions and communication related to the NPHO initial, recertification, and cancellation processes, contact Nonprofits@tmb.state.tx.us
| Delivery Physical Address | Mailing Address |
Texas Medical Board 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200 Austin, TX 78701 | Texas Medical Board P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768 |
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Nonprofit corporations that are certified by the Board as Nonprofit Health Organizations are required to submit reports every two years from the year of initial certification.
Recertification applications and reporting cannot be submitted online and must be submitted using the US Postal Service or a private overnight delivery service with an application fee to the Board. The application fee must be submitted in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the Texas Medical Board. Board staff will communicate with applicants by e-mail, if an address is provided, or by letter using the US Postal Service. For specifics on eligibility documentation for each NPHO type required for recertification processing, refer to the checklist and application.
For questions and communication related to the NPHO recertification process, contact Nonprofits@tmb.state.tx.us
| Delivery Physical Address | Mailing Address |
Texas Medical Board 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200 Austin, TX 78701 | Texas Medical Board P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768 |
Helpful Documents
Board approved NPHOs can submit a written request for decertification to the Board at any time. The failure of a certified health organization to timely submit a biennial report and/or required renewal fee within 90 days of its due date may result in decertification. If a certified health organization has been decertified, it will be required to submit a new application for certification.
For questions or to submit written request for decertification of a NPHO, contact Nonprofits@tmb.state.tx.us
Initial Approval for 162.001(b) Non-Profit Certification Application Fee: The fee for initial approval in is $2500.00. The entire fee must be submitted before the application can be assigned and processed. Credit card payments are not accepted at this time.
Biennial Recertification and Reporting for 162.001(b) Non-profit Certification Application Fee: The fee for biennial recertification in Texas is $1125.00. The entire fee must be submitted before the application can be assigned and processed. Credit card payments are not accepted at this time.
There is no initial application or recertification reporting fee for 162.001(c) Non-Profit Charitable Health Centers.