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“... 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 the individual is currently licensed in good standing in another state and has current orders assigning the servicemember to Tex ... ”
“... ss this database choose the link “Look up a License” from our home page. This database will provide links to view Board Orders for most licensees, where applicable.
We also have an online verification system that allows registered health care entities to receive limited info ... ”
“... ists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Access legislative updates here: Legislative Updates
As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the legislature, governor, and other oversight agencies. These include the agency’s s ... ”
“FY 25 Staff and Board Meeting License Issuance Dates
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09/13/2024
09/06/2024
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09/27/2024
09/20/2024
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10/18/2024 (Board meeting)
10/11/2024
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“... Medical Board issues a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas. Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit. The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed to furth ... ”
“... rrent public web-based verifications at Look Up a License.
American Board of Medical Specialties Certified Doctor Verification Service
Administrators in Medicine - DOCFINDER Home Page
American Medical Association Physician Select On-Line Doctor Finder
Federation of State Medical Boards - DocInfo Se ... ”
“... staff. Although the form may be designed for your license type, it may not be required.
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Additional Licensure forms are available under Forms. ”
“... cian Assistant Board issues a physician assistant license to qualified individuals to practice in Texas. In addition to a license, physician assistants in Texas must practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians, and if prescribing drugs, must have a prescriptive delegat ... ”
“... o cancel, revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any physician upon proof of violation of the Texas Occupations Code (the Medical Practice Act) and/or the Board's rules.
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The mission of the Texas Medical Board is to protect and enhance the public’s health, saf ... ”
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“The Board also issues other license types. For more information on eligibility and how to apply for these other licenses or permits, follow the links above. ”
“Texas offers a full unrestricted medical license as well a number of limited licenses or permits. More information on eligibility and how to apply for each type of license or permit can be found by selecting from links to the left. Below is a brief description of the limited licenses or ... ”
Description: Press Release March 25, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Shirley Pigott, M.D., of Victoria
A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Shirley Pigott, M.D., license #F7054, of Victoria, after determining that Dr. Pigott's continuation in the practice of medicine prese ...
Description: Press Release March 26, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... 5-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Bruce Robin McFarland, M.D. of Corpus Christi
The Texas Medical Board entered an Automatic Suspension Order against Bruce Robin McFarland, M.D., license number H-3353, on March 16 after determining that Dr. McFarland had violated a previou ...
Description: Press Release March 28, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. Torres, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Arturo A. Torres, M.D., license #H2085, of Houston, after determining that Dr. Torres' continuation in the practice of medicine pres ...
Description: Press Release April 01, 2005 (PDF File)
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Thursday, April 1, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., of Plano A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., license number M0024, after determining that Dr. Bryan's continuation in the practice of medicine presents ...
Description: Press Release April 02, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... procedures for reinstatement and reissuance of a license. Chapter 169, Authority of Physicians to Supply Drugs: Rule review and amendments to 169.1-.5 and 169.7 for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 171, Posgraduate Training Permits: Amendments to 171.1 regarding reporting requirements relati ...
Description: Press Release April 03, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped, D.O., of Fort Worth
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Beauford Basped, D.O., license #E3813, of Fort Worth, after a hearing in which the panel determined Dr. Basped had violated previous orders. T ...
Description: Press Release April 05, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... rocess in order to shorten the current wait for a license, which can take up to six months. Physicians coming into Texas with positions open to them depending on their being licensed in the state have expressed frustration at the slowness of the process, as have institutions and practices waiting to ...
Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... ling $65,250. The board temporarily suspended the license of two physicians since the last board meeting. At its February 27 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against four licensed physician assistants and assessed administrative penalties in th ...
Description: Press Release April 07, 2005 (PDF File)
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Thursday, April 7, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of William Scott Blessing, M.D., of Dallas A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of William Scott Blessing, M.D., license number E0820, after determining that Dr. Blessing's continuation in the practice o ...
Description: Press Release April 09, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... er was entered on 3-30-01 restricting physician s license for five years under certain terms and conditions. Action due to failure to practice medicine consistent with public health and welfare. Brown, Barry M., M.D., Houston, TX, Lic. #D6234 An Agreed Order was entered on 3-30-01 suspending the phy ...
Description: Press Release April 09, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... d on 3-6-02 temporarily suspending the physicians license due to evidence and information that the physicians continuation in the practice of medicine would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The allegations related to the application for temporary suspension are to be the subject ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... ysician or the public to reinstate a physician s license. Chapter 171, Institutional Permits, new 171.7 concerning postgraduate research permits. Chapter 174, Telemedicine, amendment to 174.3 concerning non-disciplinary actions taken by other state licensing boards. Chapter 192, Office-Based Anesth ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... ed that the average time to issue a Texas medical license has gone down to about 30 days. When the average time to license a Texas physician reached a peak of 100 days in September, 2007, the Legislature mandated that TMB reduce licensing time to 51 days. The addition of staff and resources, along w ...
Description: Press Release April 13, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ing $137,500. The board temporarily suspended the license of seven physicians since the last board meeting. On March 22, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against one physician assistant. New Licenses Issued During its April 7-8 Board meeting, the Board ...
Description: Press Release April 13, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... ly reprimanding Dr. Ortiz; suspending his medical license; staying the suspension and placing him on probation for three years; requiring that he obtain 10 hours of ethics courses; pass the Medical Jurisprudence Examination within one year; and assessing an administrative penalty of $3,000. The acti ...
“... questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html ”
Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?
You must register your supervising physician with the TMB prior to applying with the DEA. For information or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html
“... re issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”
When will I be issued my permanent license?
Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines.
“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”
How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?
As a prerequisite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... ou have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license. ... ”
I was previously printed by another entity or state. Can you use those results?
Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license.
“... ingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your finger ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.