Relating to the verification of the accuracy of an application for a license to practice medicine in this state.
This bill requires Texas medical licensing officials to verify applicants' eligibility before issuing licenses. Specifically, it mandates checking the National Practitioner Data Bank, confirming no disciplinary actions in other states, and reviewing all application details. If officials fail to verify properly and a physician with an ineligible license causes harm, the licensing director could be held liable for damages. The law applies to license applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025, and takes effect that date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
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