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“As a prerequisite for registration, limited medical radiologic technologists are required to complete continuing education. Current requirements for limited medical radiologic technologists are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently list ... ”
“... non-certified radiologic technicians are required to complete continuing education. Current requirements for non-certified radiologic technicians are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed Board rule 186.19 available on our w ... ”
“As a prerequisite for registration, medical physicists are required to complete continuing education. Current requirements medical physicists are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed in Board Rule 189.11 available on our ... ”
“... site for registration, perfusionists are required to complete continuing education. Current requirements for perfusionists are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed in Board Rule 188.10, located here.
A permit holder must repor ... ”
“... tion, respiratory care practitioners are required to complete continuing education. Current requirements for respiratory care practitioners are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed in Board rule 187.16, available on our website& ... ”
“... Department of State Health Services and the Texas Medical Board as directed by SB 1731* (2007). The agencies are required to provide, via their internet websites, information on consumer access to health care as well as billing information from health plans or from healthcare facilities. (*Stat ... ”
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To request cancellation of a general or limited medical radiologic technologist certificate (MRT/LMRT), or a non-certified radiologic technician (NCT) registry, complete and return the appropriate cancellation request form (links below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the cu ... ”
“... egistration fee.
The following restrictions apply to RCPs practicing under voluntary charity care permits:
the certificate or permit holder's practice of respiratory care does not include the provision of services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind;
the ... ”
“The retired status exempts general or limited medical radiologic technologists (MRT/LMRT), or non-certified radiologic technician (NCT) registry permit holders from the registration process, registration fee, and Continuing Education requirements.
The following restrictions apply to MRTs/LMRT ... ”
“... n the Inactive Status” and “Returning to Active Status” to understand the entire process and all requirements. To be eligible for inactive status, the license holder must have a current registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the ... ”
“... h Commission Decisions (Jun 2018)
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (May 2018)
Self-Evaluation Report UPDATED (Sep 2017)
Self-Evaluation Report (Sep 2015)
2016-2017 Sunset Review
House Bill 3040 85(R), the bill that contained the Sunset Commission’s statutory rec ... ”
“... isory Committee is an informal advisory committee to the Texas Medical Board and consists of seven members appointed by the president of the medical board as follows:
(1) four perfusionists licensed in this state who each have at least five years of experience as a perfusionist;
(2) two ... ”
“... om the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.
The T ... ”
“... by the 84th Texas Legislature, the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology is an advisory board to the medical board and consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) four medical radiologic technologists who each have at leas ... ”
“... ard of Respiratory Care is an advisory board to the medical board and consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) four respiratory care practitioners who each have at least five years of experience as a respiratory care prac ... ”
Description: Press Release July 14, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 14, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB Exceeds Legislative Target for Licenses The medical licenses issued by th ...
Description: Press Release July 17, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: 2002 Press Releases
July 17, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the licenses of Jorge A. Martinez, M.D., of Edinburg, (license #H1801) and Andrew Blinkov, M.D., (license #K1368) of Houston. The actions were tak ...
Description: Press Release July 19, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: 2002 Press Releases
July 19, 2002 Medical Board Suspends License of Arlington Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Roland F. Chalifoux, Jr., D.O., of Arlington (license #J8953). The action was taken today under the Board s authority to tempor ...
Description: Press Release July 21, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 21, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in Lubbock Board also will Offer Licensing Sem ...
Description: Press Release July 28, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Wednesday, July 28 , 2004
Medical Board Panel Suspends License of Stuart A. Bergman, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners on July 27, 2004 temporarily suspended the license of Stuart A. Bergman, M.D., License #D5914, after determining that Dr. Bergman's con ...
Description: Press Release July 28, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in Tyler Board also will Offer Licensing Semina ...
Description: Press Release July 30, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 30, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Felix Nabor Sabates Jr., M.D ...
Description: Press Release July 31, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 31, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@mb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Physician Assistant Board Suspends License of PA Donald Hammock A p ...
Description: Press Release July 31, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 31, 2009 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Dr. Bernard Albina of Houston
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Description: Press Release August 01, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018
Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of John Reagan Woodward, M.D. ...
Description: Press Release August 04, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 4, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
TMB TO Host Town Hall Meeting in Dallas Board also will Offer Licensing Sem ...
Description: Press Release August 05, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Dora B. Crandall, M.D., of N ...
Description: Press Release August 06, 2004 A (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Friday, August 6 , 2004
Medical Board Panel Restricts License of James David Key, Sr., M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily restricted the license of James David Key, R., M.D., License #E3339, after determining that Dr. Key's continuation in ...
Description: Press Release August 10, 2007 B (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 10, 2007
Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Cesar E. Maldonado, M.D., of ...
Description: Press Release August 11, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 11, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in El Paso Board also will Offer Licensing Se ...
“... ngerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523.
“... ing during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.As part of the transition from DSHS to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration ... ”
Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?
Registration/renewal through TMB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.
As part of the transition from DSHS to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration with TMB per the existing permit expiration date. The renewal fee charged at the time of the first renewal with TMB will be pro-rated to bring the permits in line with the new expiration dates.
“... e is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for o ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... he fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... physician assistant. Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs are likewise required t ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“... individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... ng delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved. ”
How long will my waiver last?
Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved.
“A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Exa ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.