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“... ll as the current status of the physician’s license.
Year of Birth: Birth year of the licensee.
License Number: License number for the licensee.
Issuance Date: Date the license was originally issued.
Expiration Date: Current expiration date of the license.
Current St ... ”
“... this refund, within the first 90 days after your license is issued you will need to submit to us a copy of your active military orders when requesting a refund of your application fee.
Can my application fee be refunded if I am determined to be ineligible for an LOQ or for licensure through ... ”
“... nts outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.
New Human Trafficking Prevention CME Requirements
House Bill 2059 (2019) requires physicians, physician assistants, and any licensee of the TMB’s advisory boards or committees that provide di ... ”
“... o, and I haven’t yet received an email or a verification in the mail. How do I access my results?
With the new system, it is the entity’s responsibility to log back into their account and download any available reports once they are completed. These reports will be available for d ... ”
“... act, you must:
Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact – this is called your State of Principal License (SPL). See the map of states currently participating in the Compact.
In addition, at least ONE of the requirements below must apply:
Your ... ”
“... penser are in the same location or under the same license;
in circumstances in which necessary elements are not supported by the most recently implemented national data standard that facilitates electronic prescribing;
for a drug for which the United States Food and Drug Administration requires addi ... ”
“... least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license. An exemption may not exceed one registration period, but may be renewed, subject to approval.
Acudetox Continuing Education Exemption Request Form ”
“... to take part of the exam to add a modality to my license. Is there any limit on the number of attempts I have to pass this new portion of the exam?
No. ”
“... od ends.
I already have a CE Broker account for a license I hold in another state. Do I need to set up a new account for my Texas license?
No. You may simply add your Texas license to your existing CE Broker account. There is no additional fee (one-time or annual) to add your Texas license to an ex ... ”
Description: TMB suspends Lubbock physician (Cobb)
Document: ... rily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of John Michael CobbLic. No. , after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.The Board panel found that Dr. Cobbsuffers from an unmanaged h ...
Description: TMB disciplines 24 physicians at June meeting
Document: ... history, visit the TMB website, click on "Look Up License," accept the usage terms, then type in a licensee's name. Click on the name shown in the search results to view the licensee's full profile. Within that profile is a button that says, "Current Board Action.”All releases and bulletins are ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Thonhoff)
Document: ... rily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Jason Robert Thonhoff, M.D.Lic. No. Q5729, after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.The Board panel found that on May 1, 2025, the ...
Description: TMB suspends El Paso physician (Lagunas)
Document: ... rily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Yolanda Lagunas, M.D.Lic. No. H0541, after determining continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.The Board panel found that Dr. Lagunas failed to complete ...
Description: Medical Board 2025 - June - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... at the applicant be
determined ineligible for a license due to
multiple issues arising during the applicant’s postgraduate training program. Dr.
De Loach
seconded the
motion.
Dr.
De Loach,
Mr. Cokinos
and
Dr. Martinez
voted in favor
of
the motion.
Ms. Herod, Mr. Crain and
...
Description: Acupuncture 2024 - August - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... , and the motion passed to grant full acupuncture license. Agenda Item #8, Report on Acupuncture licenses issued by Board Staff. Ms. Grace Unterborn, Licensure Manager, provided a report on acupuncture licenses issued by Board staff since the last board meeting.Agenda Item #9, Report from staff on i ...
“... 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.