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“... There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be automatically saved for you for 15 days. Upon your return to complete the renewal, you will be given the option to use your saved applic ... ”
“... pecific health professionals go to Look up a License (This includes Physician Profiles and provides links to view Board Orders, where applicable).
Non-Profit Health Organizations
Chief Medical Officer Designation
Electronic Death Certificate
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“... ration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee 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 the permit.
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“... ace period for the expiration date of an acudetox license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee of $25 fee will be added ”
“... e information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database located here:
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“... sent to the licensee by email.
Can I get a license through the IMLCC in another state if I hold a Texas physician license other than a full and unrestricted license?
No. An LOQ can only be issued to those individuals who hold a full and unrestricted license in Texas. If you hold any other typ ... ”
“... ists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Legislative Update - 89th Legislature (2025)
Legislative Update - 87th Legislature (2021)
Legislative Update - 86th Legislature (2019)
TMB Joint Statement on Conclusion of 86th Legislature
Legislative Update - 85th Leg ... ”
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Once a license is cancelled, the physician assistant will no longer be able to practice in the state of Texas as a physician assistant. In order to practice again in Texas following cancellation, a physician assistant must file an application for relicensure and meet all requireme ... ”
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Physician options for full and partial retirement are listed below.
Please see the FAQs at the bottom of the page for more information.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us. ... ”
“... registration fee must be paid to keep the medical license current.
Physician Voluntary Charity Care Request Form ”
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If you are granted a supervised temporary license by the Licensure Committee or the Executive Director to meet active practice requirements you will be required to submit a log of the time worked. This log may also be used when the Licensure Committee recommends that you shadow for a certain ... ”
“TEXAS REQUIRING CONVERSION OF TELEMEDICINE LICENSE TO FULL
Based on change in law in 2017, a Full medical license is required to practice Telemedicine in Texas. Therefore, the issuance of telemedicine licenses has been suspended. Until now, there have been no changes in the existing tel ... ”
“... of the renewal before the expiration date of your license to avoid penalty fees.
Physician licenses expire at one of 4 times during the year, February 28th, May 31st, August 31st, or November 30th. These registration periods are assigned by the TMB at the time of licensure, and the fees are pro-rate ... ”
“For practitioners wanting verification documentation.
Upon written request TMB will provide a state board verification to another state board regarding licensees. The verification includes: licensee's name, license or permit number, issue date, expiration date, disciplinary status, and our board sea ... ”
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Acupuncturist Regular Temporary License - $107 - ACUPUNCTURE TEMPORARY LICENSE AFFIDAVIT
TSBAE meets and grants permanent licenses four times per year. A temporary license may be issued prior to the meeting of the Acupuncture Board upon completion of application process.
Temporary ... ”
Description: Acupuncture 2003 October, Full Board
Document: ... ded approval of licenses, including one temporary license contingent upon receipt of further information and evaluation by Dr. Patrick. Ms. Smith moved, Mr. Garcia seconded, and the motion passed to approve the action items. Agenda item #21, report on October 24, 2003 Executive Committee Meeting, wa ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 October, Licensure
Document: ... xicated in 1995 and 1997, (2) Driving while their License was Suspended in 1995, and (3) Possession of Marijuana in 1997. Following discussion, Mr. Garcia moved, Mr. Ho seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that Applicant #AC-242's application be deferred until the applicant ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 May, Education Minutes
Document: ... added for hour descriptions, and to change Texas License Number to State Issued/Field Credentials.
Agenda item #4, regarding a memorandum concerning Courses Related to the Practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, was considered. Ms. Kaufman reviewed her findings on states that require contin ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 May, Licensure Minutes
Document: ... xicated in 1995 and 1997, (2) Driving While their License was Suspended in 1995, and (3) Possession of Marijuana in 1997. At that time, the Committee passed a motion to recommend to the full Board that Applicant #AC-242's application be deferred until they obtained an evaluation by an addictionologi ...
Description: Acupuncture 2004 October, Licensure
Document: ... ard that applicant #359 be granted an Acupuncture license and be placed under a rehabilitation order for five years with the restrictions: (1) abstain from the consumption of alcohol, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs in any form unless prescribed by a physician; (2) submit him/herself for a ...
Description: Acupuncture 2005 July, Licensure
Document: ... cted application and fee, a temporary acupuncture license can be issued. Ms. Lin seconded. All voted in favor and the motion passed.
Agenda item #5, regarding applicants for Texas Acupuncture Licensure, was considered. Mr. Garcia moved to recommend to the full Board that Amy Lyn Acuff, Leslie Butte ...
Description: Acupuncture 2006 January, Full Board
Document: ... fied as practicing acupuncture in Texas without a license. The Board directed staff to include education on the web-site concerning the new authority and to proceed aggressively if a complaint concerning the unlicensed practice of acupuncture was determined to be correct.
Dr. Patrick reported on th ...
Description: Acupuncture 2006 May, Licensure
Document: ... rd that Applicant #456 be granted an unrestricted license. Factors contributing to this recommendation include no arrests since 2001, completion of required community service and counseling program, and matriculation and graduation from acupuncture school after 2001 problems. Dr. Counts seconded. Al ...
Description: Acupuncture 2006 October, Full Board
Document: ... not met the requirements for a Texas acupuncture license based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Mr. Graham accepted the friendly amendment to his motion. The amended motion was restated. Mr. Chernly seconded the amended motion. Discussion followed which included the possibility that ...
Description: Acupuncture 2007 July, Licensure
Document: ... that
Applicant #560 be granted an unrestricted license. Mr. Ho seconded. All voted in favor and the motion passed.
Agenda item #4, regarding applicants for Texas Acupuncture Licensure, was considered. There were 13 applicants who met all requirements to be considered for acupuncture licensure by ...
Description: Acupuncture 2007 May, AI 7 CAE Approved Provider
Document: ... Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) requires a license holder to complete continuing acupuncture education (CAE) approved by the board each year in order to maintain licensure. Courses offered by preferred providers may be used by a licensee to satisfy the CAE requirement. Preferred providers do ...
Description: Acupuncture 2007 October, Licensure
Document: ... icant be determined ineligible for an acupuncture license due to: inability to perform safely to herself and the public as an acupuncturist because of a physical condition. Factors contributing to this recommendation include: diagnosis of blindness. Mr. Garcia seconded. Ms. Lin, Mr. Garcia, and Mr. ...
Description: Acupuncture 2008 February, Licensure Feb 1
Document: ... oard that the applicant be granted an acupuncture license under a public, non-disciplinary rehabilitation order that includes the requirements specified in the Rehabilitation Checklist that has been distributed to the members of the committee. This recommendation is due to the applicants history of ...
Description: Acupuncture 2008 June, Licensure
Document: ... ard that the applicant be granted an unrestricted license . Mr. Ho seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed.
Agenda Item 3 Reconsideration of the license application of applicant 596, Juliana Cumbo, following deferral from the February 2008 meeting of the committee. Juliana Cumbo (Applicant ...
Description: Acupuncture 2009 Jan, Licensure
Document: ... cant be granted an unrestricted Texas acupuncture license. Mr. Cline seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed.
Continuation of Agenda Item 2 was postponed until later in the meeting as the applicant to appear was not present.
Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendation, and possible action reg ...
“... 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.