TMB Disciplines 14 Physicians at October Meeting, Adopts Rule Changes

At its October 14, 2022 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 14 licensed physicians. 

 

The disciplinary actions included: two orders related to unprofessional conduct, three voluntary surrenders/revocations, one suspension, one order related to nontherapeutic prescribing, one order related to violation of board rules, and six orders related to other states’ actions. The Board also ratified four cease and desist orders. 

 

TMB Disciplines 22 Physicians at March Meeting

At its March 22, 2024 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 22 licensed physicians. 

 

 The disciplinary actions included: two orders related to unprofessional conduct, six orders related to quality of care, four voluntary surrenders/revocations, one revocation, one restriction, two related to improper supervision or delegation, two related to Texas Physician Health Program violations, and four orders related to other states’ actions. The Board also ratified sixteen cease and desist orders.  

 

TMB Suspends Temple PIT (Vogt)

On March 25, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas physician-in-training permit of Harald Vogt, M.D. (Lic. No. BP10083522), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. 

 

The Board panel found that on or around February 21, 2024, Dr. Vogt was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault of a Child, a second degree felony, by the Bell County District Attorney Office.  

 

Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments and Statement Regarding Abortion Ban Exceptions

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) proposes amendments to 22 TAC 165 by adding Subchapter B, new rule section 165.7-165.9 concerning Exceptions to the Abortion Ban.

 

The proposed rules have been published on the Board’s website at the following link: https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/proposed-rule-changes

 

The public may submit written comment on the proposed rule using this web form