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“The retired status exempts physicians from the registration process, registration fee, and CME.
The following restrictions apply to physicians whose licenses are on retired status:
the physician cannot engage in clinical activities or practice medicine in a Texas, and
to be eligible for reti ... ”
“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. ... ”
“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 ... ”
“Application and Application-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 submit ... ”
“The Governor’s March 13, 2020 COVID-19 Disaster Declaration expired 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 per ... ”
“The Texas Legislature created the TXPHP as an independent, confidential program to serve physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical physicists, perfusionists, respiratory care practitioners and medical radiologic technologists affected by substance use disorders, ... ”
“Overview information about the Board's primary functions is available by clicking here for Enforcement information and here for Licensure information.
In addition, information about the Texas Physician Health Program that provides a confidential program of diagnosis and ... ”
“A Provisional License is a limited license available only to applicants for a full medical license and allows the applicant to practice for a maximum of 270 days in a medically underserved or health professionals shortage area. The provisional license, by law, cannot be extended.
Before You Ap ... ”
“The Visiting Physician Temporary Permit is designed for an applicant who intends to practice under the supervision of a licensed Texas physician (excluding training in postgraduate training programs) for educational purposes, in order to practice charity care to underserved populations in Texas, in ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board also issues several other types of permits, including Surgical Assistants and Pain Management Clinics.
Click on the links below to view information on these license holders:
Surgical Assistant Licensees – information now available as part o ... ”
“Registering as a Healthcare Entity
Healthcare entities are statutorily authorized to obtain limited investigation information by Section 154.054 of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated Subtitle B (Vernon 2000). This subtitle may also be referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act ("MPA"). Section ... ”
“Based on changes to the Texas Administrative Code in January 2025, the issuance of Visiting Professor Temporary Licenses (VPTL) has been suspended. Physicians appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution may be eligible for a Faculty Temporary License (FTL) as out ... ”
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Health-Care Entities as defined by Section 151.002(a)(5) of the Texas Occupations Code (Also referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act or "MPA") are entitled to receive limited investigative information as authorized by Sect. 154.054. Any request by a Health-Care Entity that has registere ... ”
“NEW TMB HCE Verification System
Welcome to the new HCE Verification system. This system is designed to be more user friendly and to provide a faster turnaround for requested information. All requests will take a minimum of 5 business days to complete.
If your facility is already register ... ”
“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.
“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 m ... ”
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.
“For information concerning practice opportunities in rural Texas please contact the State Office of Rural Health or the Southern Rural Access Program ”
How do I find out about career opportunities for physicians in rural Texas?
For information concerning practice opportunities in rural Texas please contact the State Office of Rural Health or the Southern Rural Access Program
“Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attem ... ”
How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?
Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions.
“There are two reasons your school might not be on the list: 1) the Texas Medical Board has never licensed a graduate of your school before; or, 2) the Texas Medical Board more thoroughly investigates the education of graduates of your school. If your school is not listed the board will require addit ... ”
My medical school isn't listed on the document entitled "Schools Whose Graduates Do Not Have To Prove Substantial Equivalence of Their Education." What does that mean and what do I have to do?
There are two reasons your school might not be on the list: 1) the Texas Medical Board has never licensed a graduate of your school before; or, 2) the Texas Medical Board more thoroughly investigates the education of graduates of your school. If your school is not listed the board will require additional documentation from you, your school, and some government entities in the country in which your school is located. Licensure Forms Z1-Z7, contain the details of the additional information the board requires.
“The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process ... ”
What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?
The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other states in addition to Texas. The Federation of State Medical Boards collects information regarding an applicant's identity, medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, ECFMG certification, and board action history. This information is verified by the FCVS and maintained as a primary source record of a physician's credentials. FCVS will send a standard portfolio to state boards, hospitals, managed care plans, or professional societies at the applicant's request. Please note that the Texas Medical Board may require additional documentation in place of or in addition to the documentation provided within the FCVS packet. Please contact the Federation of State Medical Boards directly concerning service fees and processing times.
“As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. This fee does not include the registration fee, which is due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license. ... ”
What is the fee to apply for a physician license?
As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. This fee does not include the registration fee, which is due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license.
“All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination. ”
What additional examinations are required for physician licensure in Texas?
All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
“Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure. ”
I have passed a licensing exam but do not hold a state or provincial license. Can I apply for physician licensure in Texas?
Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure.
“No. A temporary license may only be issued after an applicant has met all requirements established by the state of Texas for permanent licensure ”
Can I apply only for a temporary physician license if I will be coming to Texas for just a week or so?
No. A temporary license may only be issued after an applicant has met all requirements established by the state of Texas for permanent licensure
“Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board def ... ”
I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?
Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board defines "full time" to be at least 20 hours per week for 40 weeks duration during a given year. If you don't meet that requirement the Executive Director may determine that certain conditions must be met before licensure can be granted. Alternatively, licensure under a non-disciplinary order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered.
“An online PIT application must be completed for a rotation in Texas. You will use the same online application as a Texas physician in training, however, the fee will vary. ”
I am a resident in an accredited out of state residency program and wish to complete a rotation in Texas. Do I complete a different application to obtain a training permit?
An online PIT application must be completed for a rotation in Texas. You will use the same online application as a Texas physician in training, however, the fee will vary.
“No. The TMB no longer checks for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements at the PIT permit application level. However, THECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license. ”
As part of my PIT application, do I have to request a certified transcript from my medical school?
No. The TMB no longer checks for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements at the PIT permit application level. However, THECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license.
“Personal statements can be sent by e-mail, fax, regular or overnight mail. Documents and third party information can be sent by regular or overnight mail, or fax, if the documents are less than 10 pages.• E-mail to pit.applications@tmb.state.tx.us. Fax to (888) 550-7516 Attn: PIT Permits• ... ”
How do I send the Supplemental information for my PIT application?
Personal statements can be sent by e-mail, fax, regular or overnight mail. Documents and third party information can be sent by regular or overnight mail, or fax, if the documents are less than 10 pages.
• E-mail to pit.applications@tmb.state.tx.us.
Fax to (888) 550-7516 Attn: PIT Permits
• Overnight and Regular mail - We recommend using one of the private overnight delivery services that allow tracking to submit all required items. These services require delivery to a physical address and a phone number. Delivery by a private overnight service to our physical address usually allows you to obtain immediate online confirmation of delivery from the carrier.
Items mailed through the US Postal Service (regular, certified, express, or overnight), must be addressed to our mailing address, or they will be returned to the sender. A vendor signs for and delivers these items to our agency. Even if a tracking mechanism is used, the signature confirming receipt of items delivered to the mailing address will be that of a vendor employee, making confirmation of delivery more difficult.
Delivery Physical Address and Phone
• Texas Medical Board, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9-200, Austin, TX 78701
Phone – (512) 305-7030
Mailing address
• Texas Medical Board, P.O. Box 2029, Austin, TX 78768
“Yes. They must register with the TMB for bulk payment processing. Your program will receive a third party identification number which they should make available to you, if they wish to pay your application fee. On the payment page of the online application, select "Pay by Third Party Payment". Enter ... ”
Can my residency program (or other third party) pay my PIT application fee?
Yes. They must register with the TMB for bulk payment processing. Your program will receive a third party identification number which they should make available to you, if they wish to pay your application fee. On the payment page of the online application, select "Pay by Third Party Payment". Enter the third party identification number you were given in the "Third Party ID" field. Note: This number should not be confused with the TMB personal identification number, or your ACGME, AOA, or TMB Program Identification number. Be sure to enter a valid email address. You will receive an email if the application fee has not been paid within seven days. Your application will not be submitted to the Texas Medical Board until the fee has been paid. Entering an incorrect third party identification number will mean that your program, or other third party payer, is prevented from paying for your application, and you will have to submit a new application with the correct third party identification number or choose another form of payment.