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JP Exam & My TMB FAQs

“What is a passing score? A passing score is 75 or better. What does the JP exam cover? Texas state statutes through the Texas Occupations Code, and Board Rules through the Texas Administrative Code, relevant to the scope of practice the application of licensure is for. This can include (but is no ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #1

“... ts of when the physician intends to terminate the practice, retire or relocate, and will no longer be available to patients, and offer patients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical records or have their records transferred.   Recent changes to Board rule 165.5 have expanded the opt ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #2

“When a physician retires, terminates employment, or otherwise leaves a medical practice, he or she is responsible for notifying the board when they are terminating practice, retiring, or relocating, and therefore no longer available to patients, specifying who has custodianship of the records, and h ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #3

“... xceptions to providing notice to patients.   A physician is not required to provide notice of his or her discontinuation of practice to patients if the physician:   treated the patient while in a locum tenens position at a practice location for a period of no longer than six months at tha ... ”

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response

“... he COVID-19 pandemic expired on June 15, 2023. As a result, ALL rule waivers are no longer active as of this date.  All Emergency Visiting Physician Temporary Permits, and emergency reactivations for retired or cancelled licenses, terminated on July 14, 2023, therefore permit holders who ... ”

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Servicemember and Spouse Professional License Recognition

“The Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act, a federal law, allows a member of the uniformed services or a servicemember’s spouse to file for recognition of a professional license from another state to practice that profession in Texas while stationed in Texas. Recognition requires proof that t ... ”

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Specialties

“... physician reported primary and secondary areas of practice. ”

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Out of state addresses - not able to register delegation online

“... exas. Any physician, PA or APRN who does not have a TX practice address and needs to register prescriptive delegation, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us .   ”

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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

“... he Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states. On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33rd ... ”

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E-Prescribing Waiver

“... cally, except in limited circumstances, or unless a waiver has been granted by the appropriate agency.  A prescription for a controlled substance is not required to be issued electronically and may be issued in writing if the prescription is issued: by a veterinarian; in circumstances in which ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

A pain management clinic is defined in statute and rule as a publicly or privately-owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued, on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.   A pain management clinic m ... ”

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