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Physician Initial Registration Fees

“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.   Please note: If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license ... ”

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Physician Additional Registration Fees

“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.   To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us or ( ... ”

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Servicemember and Spouse Professional License Recognition

“... spouse to file for recognition of a professional license from another state to practice that profession in Texas while stationed in Texas. Recognition requires proof that the individual is currently licensed in good standing in another state and has current orders assigning the servicemember to Tex ... ”

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Licensure Credential Verification Process Letter

“... ss this database choose the link “Look up a License” from our home page. This database will provide links to view Board Orders for most licensees, where applicable.    We also have an online verification system that allows registered health care entities to receive limited info ... ”

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Legislative Updates & Required Reports

“... ists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.   Access legislative updates here:  Legislative Updates   As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the legislature, governor, and other oversight agencies.  These include the agency’s s ... ”

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Physician License Issuance Dates

“FY 25 Staff and Board Meeting License Issuance Dates   Day Licensing Date Date File Must be Completed to be Licensed Friday 09/13/2024   09/06/2024 Friday 09/27/2024 09/20/2024 Friday 10/18/2024 (Board meeting) 10/11/2024 Friday 11/01/2024 10/2 ... ”

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Full Texas Medical License Overview

“... Medical Board issues a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas.  Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit.  The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed to furth ... ”

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Useful Links to Related Sites

“... rrent public web-based verifications at Look Up a License. American Board of Medical Specialties Certified Doctor Verification Service Administrators in Medicine - DOCFINDER Home Page American Medical Association Physician Select On-Line Doctor Finder Federation of State Medical Boards - DocInfo Se ... ”

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Physician Licensure Forms

“... staff. Although the form may be designed for your license type, it may not be required.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view PDF files.   Additional Licensure forms are available under Forms. ”

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Physician Assistant License Overview

“... cian Assistant Board issues a physician assistant license to qualified individuals to practice in Texas.  In addition to a license, physician assistants in Texas must practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians, and if prescribing drugs, must have a prescriptive delegat ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Overview

“... o cancel, revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any physician upon proof of violation of the Texas Occupations Code (the Medical Practice Act) and/or the Board's rules. Mission The mission of the Texas Medical Board is to protect and enhance the public’s health, saf ... ”

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Laws/Practice Acts

“... nbsp;|  PDF  |  Word Chapter 155 - License to Practice Medicine: HTML  |  PDF  |  Word Chapter 156 - Registration of Physicians: HTML  |  PDF  |  Word Chapter 157 -  Authority of Physician to Delegate Certain Medical Acts: HTML  |  ... ”

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Texas Occupations Code & Board Rules

“... , physician assistants, acupuncturists, and other license types, including adopted rule changes by year, and  the most recent proposed rule changes as well as information about the rulemaking process.    ”

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Consumer/Public Quick Links

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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. ”

Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?

“... mation or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly.   https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html  ”

When will I be issued my permanent license?

“... 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. ”

How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?

“... 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). ... ”

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 th ... ”

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.  ”

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 ... ”

I submitted my fingerprints.  Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?

“... 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 was previously printed by another entity or state.  Can you use those results?

“... 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. ... ”

Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?

“... 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 ... ”