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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances

“... prescribing controlled substances in the State of Texas need to be aware of changes to the laws regarding prescribing and ordering these drugs.    Controlled Substance Electronic Prescribing Requirement Effective January 1, 2021, Texas Health and Safety Code, §§481.0755 requires ... ”

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Pain Managment Clinic Renewal Info

“... ion.  Those are listed in Chapter 168 of the Texas Occupations Code.  Exemptions must be supported with documentation to prove qualification for the exemption. If you are claiming a clinic location is exempt, please request an exemption worksheet from Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us. &n ... ”

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Self-Reported Information

“... or Canada, and the number of years of practice in Texas. ”

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Agency Overview

“The Texas Medical Board is the state agency charged with keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians. The TMB staff also serves as staff for the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, the Texas Board of Medical R ... ”

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Proposed Rule Changes

“... required steps for notice and publication in the Texas Register including opportunities for public comment. Rule drafting and proposed rule changes include input from a wide variety of stakeholders based on periodic stakeholder meetings.  The frequency of rulemaking in any given year varies de ... ”

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Enforcement Process

“The Texas Medical Board receives and reviews about 9,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals and other sources. After a complaint is received, staff analysts first determine whether the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the c ... ”

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FAQs for Consumers

“... quo; message. Does my physician have a license in Texas? My physician’s profile says “Licensure Status: None". Does my physician have a license in Texas? This physician’s profile shows “Registration Status: Suspended, Active”. How can a license be suspended and acti ... ”

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Accessibility Policy

“The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is committed to making its Web site accessible to all users. To make the site more accessible, we include several features designed to improve accessibility for users with disabilities. Some of these features are described below.. A descriptive text equivalent is provid ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Bios

“... .Ac. of Bellaire, is the Presiding Officer of the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. Guthery is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and family nurse practitioner in the State of Texas. She graduated from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston, Texas with a Mast ... ”

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TMB Consumer Brochure

“Provides helpful information about the Texas Medical Board, its disciplinary process, how to research a licensee, and how to file a complaint.  TMB Consumer Brochure ”

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RCP Inactive Tab 1 – Requesting the Inactive Status

“... To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current certificate.  Refunds of registration/renewal fees already paid canno ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Overview

“The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners convenes three times a year and consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for six-year staggered terms not requiring Senate confirmation. The presiding officer of the Board is also appointed by the Governor. The Board consists of the following: ... ”

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Acupuncture Board History

“In 1993, the 73rd Texas Legislature amended the Medical Practice Act to create a Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The legislators found that the "review and establishment of statewide standards for the training, education and discipline of persons performing acupuncture are in the public ... ”

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Compact with Texans

“... rovided in accordance with Senate Bill 1563, 76th Texas Legislature (1999). Pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2114, “Customer Service” (Compact with Texans).  The Compact provides information for the public, consumers, and customers on the agency&rsq ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Biographies

“... aafran, M.D., of Houston, is the President of the Texas Medical Board. He is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and is the Vice-Chair of the Clinical Governance Board for US Anesthesia Partners for the Gulf Coast region as well as a member of the Clinical Governance Board for US Anesthesia Partners ... ”

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