“... and national criminal history background checks.
License Application Messaging and Status (LAMAS)
After submitting their application online, LMRT applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding supplemental documentation requirements and how to log into the LAMAS system which is accessed through ... ”
“... completed registration/renewal for the following license types:
Physician (including telemedicine, administrative, conceded eminence and public health)
Physician Assistant
Acupuncturist
Acudetox
General Medical Radiologic Technologist
Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
Non-Certified Radiologi ... ”
“... ration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee or permit holder may obtain a registration permit by completing the online registration/renewal, or submitting the required hard copy form, and paying the required fee to the Board on or before the expiration date of th ... ”
“... ral MRT licenses to the new Radiologist Assistant license in February 2020. Information on how to apply for this conversion is available here.
PLEASE NOTE:
Temporary permits are not eligible for renewal. At this time, additional temporary permits or extensions are not avai ... ”
“... tional criminal history background checks.
License Application Messaging and Status (LAMAS)
After submitting their application online, NCT Registry applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding supplemental documentation requirements and how to log into the LAMAS system which is accessed ... ”
“... ble for review here), a temporary LMRT license is no longer required to apply to take the LMRT limited scope of practice exam.
Under the new rule, in order to obtain authorization to attempt passage of the exam, an individual must provide the following documentation:
Evidence of cu ... ”
“NEW License Format for Surgical Assistants
The Texas Medical Board is transitioning to electronic licenses for a more paperless experience and to allow for enhanced licensee control. As of September 1, 2019 the Board will no longer issue paper licenses to many of our license types. &nb ... ”
“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us. ... ”
“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ... ”
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
“... ue paper licenses upon issuance for the following license types:
Acudetox
General Medical Radiologic Technologist
Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Medical Physicist
Perfusionist
What does this mean for licensees issued ... ”
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ... ”
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ... ”
Description: Press Release July 02, 2002 B (PDF File)
Document: ... nts, and acupuncturists licensed in Texas via our license verification system. This information is updated daily and reflects current licensure status and full disciplinary history. Consumers may access the website for the Texas State Board of Me dical Examiners at www.tsbme.state.tx.us. There is a ...
Description: Press Release July 02, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 062.
Medical Board Lifts Temporary Suspension of License of Don Martin O'Neal, M.D., of Sulphur Springs
On July 2, 2010, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board lifted the temporary suspension of the license of Don Martin O'Neal, M.D., of Sulphur Springs, Lic. No. E2769, after a Temporary S ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 (PDF File)
Document: ... hout needing to attend a hearing. The second, the License Inquiry System of Texas, is an online communication system that allows applicants to check the status of their applications 24 hours a day and also provides detailed explanations of any items required to process an individual s physician lice ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: ... (b) to no longer require licensees to have their license number of print advertising; to §183.20 Continuing Acupuncture Education, to correct rule citations, require one hour of CAE in biomedicine effective 2010, and clarify that to be an approved CAE provider, the provider must have three years of ...
Description: Press Release July 08, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... 's authority to temporarily suspend a physician's license when it determines the physician's continuation in practice is a threat to the public welfare. The Board actions against both Dr. Alsop and Dr. Guajardo were due to the current impaired status of the physician. The length of a temporary suspe ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... 11, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Galveston Doctors License The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Philip A. Head, Jr., M.D., of Galveston. The temporary suspension hearing took place today under the Board s authority to suspend physicians licenses when it determines ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ases
Monday, July 11, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped Jr., D.O. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Beauford Basped Jr., D.O., license number E3813, of Fort Worth, after determining that Dr. Basped's continuation in the pr ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Maurice Conte, M.D., of Orange
A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Maurice Conte, M.D., license number E7036 after determining that his continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing thr ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Mary Martha LeBlanc, M.D., of San Antonio
The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of Mary Martha LeBlanc, M.D., license #H4481, of San Antonio, after a hearing in which a panel determined Dr. LeBlanc had violated a previous order ...
Description: Press Release July 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... sday, July 13 , 2004
Medical Board Panel Upholds License Suspension of Donald D. Hughes, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners today upheld the board' s May 13 action in which it temporarily suspended the license of Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, after determining that ...
Description: Press Release July 14, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Peter C. Okose, M.D. The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended the license of Peter C. Okose, M.D., license #J2714, of Houston, after determining that Dr. Okose's continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threa ...
Description: Press Release July 14, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... the application process. The number of physician license applications increased sharply in FY 2006. In FY 2005, TMB received 2,992 applications. In FY 2006, that number jumped more than 25 percent, to 4,026. It increased again in FY 2007 to 4,041. TMB already has received more than 3,000 applicatio ...
Description: Press Release July 17, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... icenses of Jorge A. Martinez, M.D., of Edinburg, (license #H1801) and Andrew Blinkov, M.D., (license #K1368) of Houston. The actions were taken yesterday (July 16) under the Board's authority to temporarily suspend a physician's license when it determines the physician's continuation in practice is ...
Description: Press Release July 19, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ss 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 temporarily su ...
Description: Press Release July 21, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... hout needing to attend a hearing. The second, the License Inquiry System of Texas, is an online communication system that allows applicants to check the status of their applications 24 hours a day and also provides detailed explanations of any items required to process an individual's physician lice ...
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
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.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary MRT/LMRT license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate. ”
I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?
A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“... 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.
“... your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile. ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“ 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.”
“... prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to ut ... ”
How can I get a copy of my PIT permit?
The TMB no longer prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to utilize the MyTMB portal you will need a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a SSN, you will not be able to access the service.
“... 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.