Sec. 155.002. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE. (a) The board, at its sole discretion, may issue a license to practice medicine to a person who:
(1) submits to the board a license application as required by this chapter;
(2) presents satisfactory proof that the person meets the eligibility requirements established by this chapter; and
(3) satisfies the examination requirements of Section 155.051.
(b) The board may delegate authority to board employees to issue licenses under this subtitle to applicants who clearly meet all licensing requirements. If the board employees determine that the applicant does not clearly meet all licensing requirements, the application shall be returned to the board. A license issued under this subsection does not require formal board approval.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.027(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 1.20, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 155 - License to Practice Medicine
Subchapter A. License Requirements
Section 155.001. License Required
Section 155.002. Issuance of License
Section 155.003. General Eligibility Requirements
Section 155.0031. Application Procedures and Requirements
Section 155.006. Issuance of Limited License
Section 155.006. Issuance of Limited License
Section 155.007. Application Process
Section 155.008. Criminal Record Check
Section 155.009. Limited License for Practice of Administrative Medicine
Section 155.011. Expedited Licensing Process for Certain Out-of-State Applicants