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“Several types of licensees are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks prior to renewal, per statutory requirements.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee (see the Fin ... ”
“Is there any other documentation I need to provide when I submit my application to take the LMRT Exam?
In order to obtain authorization to attempt passage of the exam, an individual must provide the following documentation:
evidence of current enrollment in an a ... ”
“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.
A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”
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Are the Physicians being singled out?
How much is it going to cost?
Does the fingerprinting fee benefit the TMB?
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
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“... nuing Education Tracking with CE Broker
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
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Description: Texas Acupuncture Board suspends Georgetown acupuncture practitioner (Li)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December, 2024
Media contact: communications@tmbstate.tx.us
Texas Acupuncture BoardGeorgetownacupuncture
On December 20, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Acupuncture Board
temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas Ac ...
Description: TMB FY 24 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: Texas Medical Board
Annual Report of Nonfinancial Data
For the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2024
STEPHEN “BRINT” CARLTON, J.D.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Texas Medical BoardMailing Address: P.O. Box 2018, Austin, TX 78768Location Address: 1801 Congress Avenue,Suite 9.200, Austin, TX 78701Phone (51 ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Full Board Minutes
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Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - Finance Committee Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDFINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTESDecemberFinance Committee Chair, Mr. Michael Cokinos called the meeting to order at a.mCommittee members present wereSherif Z. Zaafran, M.D.and Ms. Sharon Barnes. Staff members present includedMr. Joey Estrada, Deputy Director/Chief Financial Offic ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - Executive Committee Minutes
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XECUTIVE COMMITTEEHURSDAYECEMBER The meeting wascalledto order on ThursdaDecember 12at .m. by Board President Sherif Zaafran, M.D. Board members present wereMichael CokinosRobert Martinez, M.D.; and Manuel “Manny” Quinones, Jr ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - Licensure Committee Minutes
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Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDMINUTES OF THEDISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEEDecember 12Manuel Quinones, Jr., M.D., Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at a.m.Other members present wereSharon Barnes, Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D.,
Agenda Item #4.Consideration and approval of membership of the Expert Ph ...
Description: Texas Board of Respiratory Care suspends Tyler respiratory care practitioner (Goble)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 06, 202Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 Texas Board of Respiratory Care suspends Tylerrespiratory care practitionerOn December 20, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Board of Respir ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Starke)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 07, 202Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendHoustonphysicianOn December , 2024disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medica ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Elfallal)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary , 202Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendHoustonphysicianOn January 9, 2025, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medi ...
Description: Rule Changes Effective January 9, 2025
Document: ... e January , 202Click on the link below for access to the rule text in the Texas Administrative Code:http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=3&ti=22&pt=9
RULE CHANGES ADOPTEDOn Friday, December 13, 2024, the Board voted to adopt revisions to 22 T.A.C., Part 9, Texas Medical ...
Description: Legislative Update - 89th Legislature (2025)
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HB 46
King, KenRelating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the
Howard, DonnaRelating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.9/1/2025HB 216
Harris Davila, Caroline
Shaheen, MattRelating to the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care pr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin July 2025
Document: ... t OrderDisciplinary Ac ons - con nued
New Medical Board MemberIn April, Governor Greg Abbo� appointed Mary “Kelly” Green, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for a term set to expire on April 13, 2031. Mary “Kelly” Green, M.D. of Marble Falls is an eye surgeon and owner of a p ...
“... 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.