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“... al registration period, not the calendar year). A permit holder must report during registration if she or he has completed the required CE during the previous two years (biennial registration period).
New Human Trafficking Prevention Requirement
House Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) ... ”
“... options.
Select the appropriate JP exam for your license type to begin the registration process.
When you select the “Register/Pay” button you will need to enter the access code that you were assigned and submit payment information.
You will need to create an eStrategy Solutions JP exam ... ”
“... Please note that if you were issued a license through the IMLCC, you will need to be printed for the TMB at your first renewal. We are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another state. IMLCC Renewal Information
Applicants or licensees who we ... ”
“... is date.
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.
The followin ... ”
“... to complete their renewal. After this time, their license will go into a delinquent status, the online renewal option will no longer be available, and a penalty fee will be added. Penalty fees cannot be waived. Licenses that have been expired for a year are automatically cancelled.
What happe ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... ll as the current status of the physician’s license.
Year of Birth: Birth year of the licensee.
License Number: License number for the licensee.
Issuance Date: Date the license was originally issued.
Expiration Date: Current expiration date of the license.
Current St ... ”
“... this refund, within the first 90 days after your license is issued you will need to submit to us a copy of your active military orders when requesting a refund of your application fee.
Can my application fee be refunded if I am determined to be ineligible for an LOQ or for licensure through ... ”
“... nts outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.
New Human Trafficking Prevention CME Requirements
House Bill 2059 (2019) requires physicians, physician assistants, and any licensee of the TMB’s advisory boards or committees that provide di ... ”
“... act, you must:
Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact – this is called your State of Principal License (SPL). See the map of states currently participating in the Compact.
In addition, at least ONE of the requirements below must apply:
Your ... ”
“... ch electronic prescribing is not available due to temporary technological or electronic failure, as prescribed by board rule;
by a practitioner to be dispensed by a pharmacy located outside this state, as prescribed by board rule;
when the prescriber and dispenser are in the same location or under t ... ”
“... udetox specialist must report on the registration permit application if she or he has completed the required continuing education. ”
“... 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.
Acudetox Continuing Education Exemption Request Form ”
“... to take part of the exam to add a modality to my license. Is there any limit on the number of attempts I have to pass this new portion of the exam?
No. ”
“... be able to create a CE Broker account until your license type becomes eligible. Licensees will receive advance notice of their license type’s go-live date.
Information on CE Broker can be found on the CE Broker website at: www.cebroker.com
Licensees are encouraged to ... ”
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Licensure - Committee Minutes
Document: ... e applicant’s request for re
issuance
of their license
be
granted
.
Mr. Cokinos
seconded the motion.
All voted in favor and the motion passed.
2
Applicant #2391
appe
ared before the Committee
in executive session. In open session,
Dr. Naidu
moved that
the committee recomme ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Disciplinary Process Review Committee Minutes: Agenda Item 02: TX PHP Report; Agenda Item 04: Enforcement Report; Agenda Item 07: List of Potential Expert Panelist; Agenda Item 11: Legal Dismissals; Agenda Item 11: Case List ...
Document: ... .The wish s to continue to require having a Texas license and to be in active practice, but to no longer require the active practice to be within the state of Texas.If it requires a rule change to bring back language.If it does not require a rule change, then just implement the policy change.Agenda ...
Description: TMB suspends Longview physician (Hipke)
Document: ... ily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Matt E. Hipke,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
H6289
)
after
determining
his
continuation in the practice of medicine poses a conti
nuing threat to public
welfare.
The suspension was effecti
ve immediately.
The Board panel found that Dr.
...
Description: TMB suspends Midlothian physician (Astbury)
Document: ... ily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Jeffrey Albert Astbury
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
J3967
)
after
determining
his
continuation in the practice of medicine poses a conti
nuing threat to publ
ic
welfare.
The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found ...
Description: TMB disciplines 24 physicians at August meeting, extends emergency rule
Document: ... nd Dr. Guerrero claims that he was unaware of his license being used to order Botox products. Dr.
Guerrero did not report the purported fraudulent use of his license to police.
Kugler, Carlos David, M.D., Lic. No. M9431, Houston
O
n August 21, 2020, the Board and Carlos David Kugler, M.D., en ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Seth)
Document: ... ily
suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license
of
A
bhishek
S
eth
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
P6264
)
after determining
his
continuation in the practice of medicine poses a conti
nuing threat to public
welfare.
The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found that Dr. ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Full Board Minutes
Document: ...
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0 ; Agenda Item #, Report of Temporary Suspension Hearings.A report on Temporary Suspensions was provideAgenda Item #20, Report on Suspension by Operation of Law. A report on Suspension by Operation of Law was provided.There were no items for agenda item #Break at 9:20 a.m.Agend ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - August - Licensure - Committee Minutes
Document: ... ard that the applicant be granted an unrestricted license.
Dr. Naidu
seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed.
Applicant #2414
appeared before the Committee, with counsel, in executive session.
In open session,
Dr. Naidu
rescinded the motion he made in error and mo ...
Description: TMB restricts Floresville physician (Williams)
Document: ... rarily restricted, with notice, the Texas medical license of Machelle Elaine Williams, D.O.
(Lic. No. K4608), after determining her continuation in the unrestricted practice of medicine
poses a continuing threat
to public welfare. The restriction was effective September 14, 2020.
Dr. William ...
Description: Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology suspends Houston MRT (Eoff)
Document: ... counts of
promotion of child pornography.
A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10
days’
notice to M
r
.
Eoff
, unless the hearin
g is specifically waived by M
r
.
Eoff
.
The temporary
suspension remains in p
lace until the Board takes ...
Description: TMB Legislative Appropriations Request FY 22-23
Document: ... Measures:1 Average Number of Days for Individual License Issuance - 2 Avg Number of Days for Individual License Issuance - Explanatory/Input Measures:
Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)87th Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version 111/4/2020 11:32:03AMSTRATEGY: 1Ensure Comp ...
Description: TMB Bulletin February 2025
Document: ... n by Operation of Law11/7/24Vela, Mario Jack, M.D.Temporary SuspensionGaribay, AlejandraNo LicenseCease & DesistShah, Samir, M.D.Temporary SuspensionCorley, Adam Rance, M.D.Temporary SuspensionPacheco, David Armando, M.D.S3036Temporary SuspensionGhanayem, Katherine Ann, M.D. 0952Revocation by Operat ...
Description: TMB suspends Fort Worth physician (Noel)
Document: ... ily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Tameka Lachelle Noel
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
P7322
)
after
determining
her
continuation in the practice of medicine poses a conti
nuing threat to public
welfare.
The suspension
was effective immediately.
The Board panel found tha ...
Description: TMB suspends Fort Worth physician (Capistrano)
Document: ... ily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Caesar Mark Capistrano
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
J8943
)
after determining
his
continuation in the practice of medicine poses a conti
nuing threat to public
welfare.
The suspension
was effective immediately.
The Board panel found ...
Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board restricts San Antonio physician assistant (Cook)
Document: ... ed, with notice, the Texas
physician assistant
license of
Thomas Ralph Cook
, P.A.
(Lic.
No.
PA05138
), after determining
his
continuation in the unrestricted practic
e
as a physician
assistant
poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The restriction was effective
immediately.
...
“A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate. ”
I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?
A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
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.
“... application for supervision. The fee for the NCT permit is separate. ”
What is the NCT Registry application fee?
The fee to apply for the NCT Registry is $60.00. There is no fee for the application for supervision. The fee for the NCT permit is separate.
“... mation or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html ”
Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?
You must register your supervising physician with the TMB prior to applying with the DEA. For information or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html
“... 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.
“... 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).
“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 ... ”
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.
“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. ”
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.
“ 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 ... ”
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.”
“... https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to utilize the MyTMB portal you will need a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a SSN, you will not be able to access the service. ... ”
How can I get a copy of my PIT permit?
The TMB no longer prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to utilize the MyTMB portal you will need a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a SSN, you will not be able to access the service.
“... 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.
“... 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. ... ”
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.