Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

SB 881 creates a provisional medical license for foreign-trained physicians who have job offers from Texas healthcare providers. To qualify, applicants must hold a medical degree from an eligible program, be licensed in good standing abroad within five years, have practiced medicine for at least five years (with residency or equivalent experience), and meet English proficiency requirements. The provisional license allows them to practice for up to three years while completing full licensure requirements. This directly affects foreign medical graduates seeking to work in Texas hospitals, health systems, or clinics.