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Medical Board Disciplinary Process Review Committee Agenda
Agenda for Friday, June 13, 2025:
Medical Board Full Board Agenda
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Subsequent Registration
Length of Permit
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Total
24 months
$665.00
$2.00
$667.00
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The Discipline and Ethics Committee drafts and reviews proposed rules regarding the discipline of acupuncturists; oversees the disciplinary process and gives guidance to the acupuncture board and staff; monitors the effectiveness, appropriateness, and timeliness of the disciplinary process; makes ... ”
“... ction 164.201 of the Act requires that: the board review information relating to a physician against whom three or more malpractice claims have been reported within a five-year period for possible action. “None” or a blank, indicates that there are no actions to report. If ac ... ”
“... for a military volunteer medicine license should review the application and board rules before submitting their applications.
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Apply by printing the form using the link to the left. Return the completed application and the required documentation to our office.
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“... non-refundable surcharges related to the National Practitioner Data Bank/Health Integrity Data Bank ($11.00) and the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed.
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the Department of State Health Services has reviewed the waiver request and has determined that the waiver in the best interest of the public;
the physician is in compliance with Board rule, by submitting documentation of protocols and standing orders upon request; and
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“... ral Information link to the left.
Internal Reviews
Institutions with board-approved fellowships must determine whether to conduct internal reviews of the board-approved fellowship at the mid-point of the board-approved fellowship's most recent approval period.
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An Investigational Review Board (IRB) overseeing clinical trials of investigational stem cell treatments shall submit an annual report to the Texas Medical Board that:
(1) sets forth the study's current findings;
(2) specifies the number of ... ”
“The Medical Board's four District Review Committees evaluate medical practice and professional competency, and make recommendations on investigations conducted by the Board. Districts are comprised of counties in four geographic regions of the state as further defined in Chapter 160.6 of Board ... ”
“... an assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prescribe a Schedule II Controlled Substance?
Properly authorized APRNs and PAs may issue prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances to patients who are admitted to a hospital for an intended length of stay of at least 24 hours, ... ”
“... will be required once they complete the detailed review of your application documentation. You will also be notified once your file is complete and when you will be issued your permanent license. For more information on the application process and processing timelines please visit the&n ... ”
“... rement for continuing education.
*Exemptions are reviewed on a case by case basis and must be requested in writing at 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.
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“... than dishonorable.
The Military Fee Waiver review is separate from the application process, and does not detract nor add to the processing time for an application as those lacking items are considered separately.
To apply for this waiver of application fees, please complete the Mil ... ”
“... echnologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.
Please click on the links in the menu above for more licensing information on these occupations.
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Description: Press Release August 27, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... , composed of two physicians and a public member, reviewed Dr. Scheffey s care and treatment of 10 patients. The panel determined that Dr. Scheffey violated the Medical Practice Act by his failure to treat a patient according to the generally accepted standard of c are; nontherapeutic prescribing; f ...
Description: Press Release August 28, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... e to alcohol or drugs; four actions based on peer review actions; two actions based on failure to properly supervise or delegate; one advertising violation; five orders based on criminal convictions; two actions based on violation of probation or prior order; two orders modifying a prior order; five ...
Description: Press Release August 30, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ed two cease and desist orders against unlicensed practitioners.
New Licenses Issued; Record High Total Number of Licenses Issued The board issued 980 physician licenses at the August 23-24 meeting. This brings the total number of physician licenses issued in Fiscal Year 2007 to 3,324, compared to ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... is to additionally monitor Dr. Darbys practice by reviewing selected medical records; and that Dr. Darby complete a course in medical record keeping of a least 10 hours. Additionally, Dr. Darby is not permitted to supervise a physician assistant or advanced nurse practitioner. The action was based o ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... g medical conditions, inadequate supervision of a nurse practitioner, failure to monitor nursing home patients with sufficient frequency, failure to ensure proper nutritional status of nursing home residents, failure to prescribe medications and monitor the side effects of the medications prescribed ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... ter 161. Chapter 181, Contact Lens Prescriptions, reviewed and republished without amendments. Chapter 197, Emergency Medical Services, reviewed and amended to bring rules up to date and add registration process for EMS Medical Directors. For copies of these rules, write to the Board at MC 901, P.O. ...
Description: Press Release September 02, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... revocations/suspensions; one action based on peer review actions; one based on failure to properly supervise or delegate; four actions based on violation of probation or prior order; one action based on a criminal conviction; six actions against physician assistants; one rules violation order; one i ...
Description: Press Release September 06, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... tion requirements. Chapter 183, Acupuncture: rule review and amendments to 183.1-183.5, repeal of 183.6-183.23 and new 183.6-183.21. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: rule review and amendments to 185.2, 185.4-185.7, 185.14, 185.16-185.17, repeal of 185.18-185.29 and new 185.18-185.28. Chapter 187, ...
Description: Press Release September 08, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... a supervisor for physician assistants or advanced nurse practitioners. The Board found Dr. Campbell, who treats patients with histories of exposure to molds and chemicals, failed to meet the standard of care, prescribed drugs or treatment in a nontherapeutic manner and relied on antibody testing at ...
Description: Press Release September 08, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... totaling $56,600 were assessed. Rule Changes and Review The Board approved the following proposed rule changes that were published in the Texas Register: Chapter 166, Physician Registration, amendment to section 166.1 regarding a requirement that physicians notify the board of a change of address w ...
Description: Press Release September 10, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ss/2008/090808a.php )
Proposed Rule Changes Rule Review and proposed changes to the following chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code will be published in the Texas Register for comment:
Chapter 165 Medical Records: Rule Review; 165.1(b)(7) adds that destruction of records is to be ...
Description: Press Release September 18, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... une 10. The action against Dr. Bennett, a general practitioner, was taken based on allegations relating to improper nontherapeutic prescribing, prescribing with an expired DPS registration, and failure to provide medical records as required to support the long-term prescribing of narcotics, controll ...
Description: Press Release September 28, 1997 (PDF File)
Document: ... de copies of medical records of other health care practitioners contained in the records of the physician to whom a request for release of records has been made. The Board proposed to amend Chapter 174, Telemedicine, to require physicians licensed under this Chapter to comply with registration requi ...
Description: Press Release October 10, 2006 A (PDF File)
Document: ... pervise physician assistants or advanced practice nurses. The action was based on allegations of standard-of-care violations in surgical and post-surgical patients and in post-operative care management, and allegations of a lack of documentation in medical records to indicate the basis for medical d ...
Description: Press Release October 12, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ed Ambien to this patient, via telephone, without charting any clinical indication for the prescription. HORAN, JOHN W. P., M.D., NEW BRAUNFELS, TX, Lic. #J1097 On October 7, 2005, the Board and Dr. Horan entered into an Agreed Order assessing an administrative penalty of $1,000. The action was base ...
“... iod for the expiration date of a Respiratory Care Practitioner 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 ye ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Respiratory Care Practitioner 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.
“Applications are submitted online. Please review the NCT page in our Licensure section for additional requirements and instructions. ”
How do I apply for the NCT registry?
Applications are submitted online. Please review the NCT page in our Licensure section for additional requirements and instructions.
“... n 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 ac ... ”
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.
“... atus 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. ”
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.
“... dical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”
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.
“... omplete 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.
“... that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription. ”
Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?
A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription.
“... re information on how to submit a request, please review the Pharmacy Board’s Patient Access Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/ ”
May patients or patient guardians request a copy of their PMP history, including who has accessed that history?
Yes. A patient, the patient’s parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor, or the patient’s legal guardian if the patient is an incapacitated person, may receive a copy of the patient’s PMP record, including a list of who has accessed that record.
For more information on how to submit a request, please review the Pharmacy Board’s Patient Access Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/
“... rofile 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. ”
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.
“... o; 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 LicenseNOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmaci ... ”
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.”