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“The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states.
On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33r ... ”
“... §§481.0755 requires that prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued electronically, except in limited circumstances, or unless a waiver has been granted by the appropriate agency.
A prescription for a controlled substance is not required to be issued electronically and may ... ”
“... a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”
“Before you apply
Medical Physicist Sample Application
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A licensee may request in writing an exemption* for the following reasons:
the licensee's catastrophic illness;
the licensee's military service of longer than one year's duration;
*Exemptions are reviewed on a case-by-case ... ”
“... has completed the education components necessary for qualifying the individual to pass the appropriate limited scope examination, signed by the program director or registrar; or
a copy of a certificate of completion or official transcript showing completion ... ”
“... nd rule as a publicly or privately-owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued, on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas without obtaining a cert ... ”
“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRAT ... ”
Description: Chapter 177 Complaints and Investigations - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Business Organizations and Agreements. This includes Subchapter A, concerning Definitions, §177.1, Subchapter B, concerning NonProfit Health Organizations, §§177.2 177.13, Subchapter C, concerning Jointly Owned Ent ...
Description: Chapter 179 Procedural Rules - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter concerningInvestigationsThe Board also proposes new Chapter 17concerning Procedural RulesThis includesnew Subchapter A, concerning DefinitionsSubchapter B, concerning Reporting RequirementsSubchapter C, concerning PreSettlement Co ...
Description: Chapter 180 Violation and Sanction Guidelines - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 180concerningTexas Physician Health ProgramAlso, the Board contemporaneously proposes the repeal of current Chapter 190, concerning Disciplinary Guidelines. This includes Subchapter A, concerning General Provisions, §190.1 and
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Description: Chapter 181 Compliance Program - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Contact Lens PrescriptionsThe Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning Compliance ProgramAlso, the Board contemporaneously proposes the repeal of currentChapter 189, concerning
Mr. Freshour has also determined tha ...
Description: Chapter 182 Physicians Health Program - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Use of Experts182.1, §182.3, §182.5, and §182.8The Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning Texas Physician Health Program182.1 Also, the Board contemporaneously proposes the repeal of current Chapter 180, conce ...
Description: Chapter 183 Physician Assistants - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning AcupunctureThe Board also proposes new Chapter concerning Physician Assistants. This includes new Subchapter A, concerning Physician Assistant Board; Subchapter B, concerning Licensing and Registration, §§183.1
New ...
Description: Chapter 184 Acupuncture - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Surgical AssistantsandThe Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning AcupunctureThis includes new Subchapter A, concerning Acupuncture Board, Subchapter B, concerning Licensing and Registration
New §184.Inactive Lic ...
Description: Chapter 185 Surgical Assistants - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Physician AssistantsThe Board also proposes new Chapter 185, concerning Surgical Assistants, Also, the Board contemporaneously proposes the repeal of current Chapter 184, concerning
New §185.11Procedural Rules, expl ...
Description: Chapter 186 Medical Radiologic Technologists - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter concerningRespiratory Care Practitioners186.1 The Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning Medical Radiologic TechnologyThis includesnew Subchapter A, concerning Texas Board of Medical Radiologic TechnologySubchapter B, concern ...
Description: Chapter 187 Respiratory Care Practitioners - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Procedural Rules. This includesSubchapter Aconcerning General Provisions and Definitions, Subchapter B, concerning Informal Board ProceedingsSubchapter C, concerning Formal Board Proceedings at SOAHand
New §1Recerti ...
Description: Chapter 188 Perfusionists - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning PerfusionistsThe Board also proposes new Chapter concerning Perfusionists, The Board
New Going Reporting Requirementsstates that perfusionists must report any event listedin §162.2(b)(1) through (7) of this title to ...
Description: Chapter 189 Medical Physicists - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter concerningCompliance ProgramThe Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning Medical Physicists
New §189.12Reporting Requirements,states that a Medical Physicist must report any event listed in 162.2(b)(1) through (7) of this titl ...
Description: Repeal Chapter 191 District Review Committees
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 19, concerning istrict Review Committees, §191.1191.5PurposeDistrictsCommittee MeetingsActivities and Scope of Authority
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Description: ... er 196 Voluntary Relinquishment or Surrender of a Medical License
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 19, concerning Voluntary Relinquishment or Surrender of a Medical License, §19, 196.2, 196.4, and 196.5Relinquishment of LicenseSurrender Associated with Disciplinary Action
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Description: Repeal Chapter 199 Public Information
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 19, concerning Public Information, §19Public Information CommitteeRequests to SpeakRequests for InformationCharges for Copies of Public Records
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“... 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.
“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 del ... ”
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.
“... 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).
“... f 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. ”
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.
“... upervise 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 ... ”
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.
“... us, 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.
“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. ... ”
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.
“... l physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... 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.” ”
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.”
“... 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.
“... ingerprinting 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 inconvenien ... ”
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.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.