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To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license you will need to renew your registration biennially.
At this time, initial Acupuncture registration may not be co ... ”
“... icians whose licenses are on retired status:
the physician cannot engage in clinical activities or practice medicine in a Texas, and
to be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted.
To return to practice from r ... ”
“Physician Online Registration
PA Online Registration
AC Online Registration
NCT Online Registration
Delegation Online Registration ”
“Once the Board has issued you an official license number, you will have 90 days to register and activate your license. Failure to register will result in penalty fees, and after one year, license cancellation.
Initial registration is completed via hardcopy forms sent to the licensee short ... ”
“... tes, rule changes, press releases, bulletins, and license statistics. ”
“Overview of the Physician Application Process
You submit your application online.
The License Inquiry System of Texas (LIST), used to communicate with physician licensure applicants, generates a temporary username, as well as the initial list of items required to process your application. ... ”
“To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license, you will need to renew your registration every two years.
Currently Surgical Assistants are not able to register online. Regi ... ”
“... o;SA renewal”, and please also include your license number. This will help us route your request appropriately for a faster response. ”
“... istration – If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a penalty fee equal to ½ the registration fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the penalty fee will increase to a fee ... ”
“Licensing Physician Applicants
The Texas Medical Board issues a full unrestricted license to practice medicine to physicians, as well as a number of limited and temporary licenses. Requirements vary based on license type.
The Board collects and verifies applicant credentials, as required by statute ... ”
“The Conceded Eminence License is a limited license which can be issued to an applicant who has achieved a high level of academic or professional recognition for excellence in research, teaching, or the practice of medicine. In order to issue this license the Board looks at objective factors, s ... ”
“... n-Related Fees
Application Fee: The fee for physician assistant licensure in Texas is $220.00. Additional non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire fee must be submitted before your applicatio ... ”
“... red on June 15, 2023. All Emergency Visiting Physician Temporary Permits, and emergency reactivations for retired or cancelled licenses, terminated on July 14, 2023, therefore permit holders who do not have an active permit or license with the Board must cease practice in Texas.
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Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... er needed; §163.2, relating to Full Texas Medical License, is based on House Bill 3674 passed by the 81st Legislature to allow applicants for licensure to demonstrate board certification to satisfy requirements relating to substantial equivalence of medical education and permits applicants who are f ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: ... te Bill 558 of the 78th Legislature. Chapter 166, Physician Registration. Amendments to §§166.1-166.6 regarding biennial registration as mandated by Senate Bill 104. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits. Amendments to §171.2 regarding qualifications for postgraduate permit holders and temporar ...
Description: Rule Changes November 24, 2010
Document: ... Limited Licenses , amendments to §172.5 Visiting Physician Temporary Permits (VPTP), that provide that applicants for KSTAR VPTPs who have prior or current disciplinary orders from a licensing entity related to professional boundaries or have been convicted of a felony are not eligible for a permit ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: ... ase of medical records. Chapter 170, Authority of Physician to Prescribe for the Treatment of Pain rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 171, Institutional Permits - proposed amendments to §171.2 and §171.3 regarding postgraduate resident permits and institutional permits. Chapter 174, Te ...
Description: Rule Changes November 03, 2002
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles. Amendment to §173.3 and repeal of §173.6 that will clarify the rules regarding physician-initiated updates to the profile. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendment to §184.6 regarding licensure requirements for surgical assista ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: ... the chapter and exempts out-of-state telemedicine license holders, federally qualified health centers, and health insurance help lines from the chapter. The Board has determined that the changes are necessary to have the rules applied to only certain telemedicine providers. Amendments to §174.2, con ...
Description: Rule Changes October 10, 2010
Document: ... ck here for the complete board rule: Chapter 164, Physician Advertising: Amendment to §164.6 concerning Required Disclosures on Websites, moves language from Chapter 174 to Chapter 164 as the section primarily relates to advertising. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/June252010/adopted/22.EX ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: ... icianpatient relationship is not necessary when a physician prescribes medications to a patient's family members if the patient has an illness determined to be pandemic; and (2) unprofessional conduct includes contacting a member of a peer review body for purposes of intimidation in relation to a bo ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... 175.5, Payment of Fees or Penalties regarding the form of payment accepted for fees and penalties. Chapter 179, Investigations, new 179.8, providing for alcohol and drug screening during an investigation for substance abuse. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, 193.12 relating to the immunizatio ...
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... ity Lawsuits and Settlements; and 176.9 Reporting Form. Provides statutory references to Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code and Chapters 82 and 1901 of the Insurance Code, and updates name of Texas Medical Board. Chapter 181, Contact Lens Prescriptions, amending 181.2 Definit ...
Description: Rule Changes September 23, 2010
Document: ... icine licenses and limits the use of this type of license for the interpretation of diagnostic testing and reporting results to a physician fully licensed and located in Texas or for the follow-up of patients where the majority of patient care was rendered in another state. http://www.sos.state.tx.u ...
Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2000
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 166, Physician Registration -- amendment to §166.2, regarding penalty fee for action taken relating to failure to obtain CME. Chapter 183, Acupuncture - re-write of chapter. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants - re-write of chapter, including substantial ch ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2010
Document: ... for the complete board rules. Chapter 180, Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders: Amendment to §180.2, concerning Definitions, adds that the Texas Physician Health and Rehabilitation Committee shall also be referred to as the TXPHP Advisory Committee. Amendment to §180.3, concern ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2002
Document: ... ervision of medical school students. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Amendment to '164.3 concerning testimonials used in advertising. Chapter 165, Medical Records. Amendments to ''165.2-165.4 updating fees charged for copies of billing records and general clean-up of the rules. Chapter 166, Phys ...
Description: Rule Changes September 18, 2011
Document: ... creases the application fees $10 each for initial physician in training permits, physician in training permits for program transfer, and physician in training permits for applicants performing rotations in Texas. The amendment to §175.2 increases the fees for initial and subsequent biennial permits ...
“Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s presc ... ”
Is the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) check mandated each and every time a physician or authorized delegate prescribes one of the four scheduled drug types?
Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s prescribing history must be reviewed by the physician or advanced practice professional issuing the prescription. For providers seeking information on how to access the PMP, please review Pharmacy Board PMP information at https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/.
“... ce until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107. ”
Is there an Acupuncture temporary license?
Yes. You may request that one be issued once your file is complete so that you can practice until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107.
“Registering a supervising physician for an NCT will no longer be required. However, an NCT will still need to obtain and maintain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice. ... ”
How does the doctor register as a supervising physician for an NCT?
Registering a supervising physician for an NCT will no longer be required. However, an NCT will still need to obtain and maintain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general regis ... ”
I’ve been issued my NCT Registry number. How do I apply for the NCT permit to work under a physician?
The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... e in Texas but not for renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License. ”
Does Texas require NCCPA Certification?
NCCPA Certification is required for initial licensure in Texas but not for renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License.
“Applications for PA licensure are submitted online. ”
How do I apply for a PA license?
Applications for PA licensure are submitted online.
“... s a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license. ”
What is the PA application fee?
The application-processing fee is $220.00 that must be submitted along with the completed application. In addition, there is a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license.
“... tion Process and General Information links in the Physician Assistant Quick Links menu, located here. ”
How does the PA licensure process work?
Please see the Application Process and General Information links in the Physician Assistant Quick Links menu, located here.
“Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application. ”
How long does it take to process a license application?
Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application.
“At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted. ”
Can I expedite my physician assistant application?
At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted.
“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”
I am a foreign medical graduate. Can I get a PA license with my medical degree?
No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility.
“... . The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The t ... ”
Can I get a temporary PA license?
Yes, if you have requested and paid for one. The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The temporary license is considered a full and active license and will allow you to practice until your permanent license is issued. Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please see the License Issue Dates link to the left for more information.
“... ered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change. ”
As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?
Texas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change.
“... ard uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find t ... ”
My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?
A foreign education evaluation is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N".
“We are legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications within an average of 51 days. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned ... ”
How long does it take to process a physician licensure application?
We are legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications within an average of 51 days. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned to process the application. Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are "yes" answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application, or graduation from a medical school not listed on the Substantial Equivalence list. Once the licensing analyst determines the application is complete, the applicant is scheduled for licensure. Currently staff issues licenses twice a month.