Sec. 156.008. PRACTICING MEDICINE WITHOUT REGISTRATION PROHIBITED. (a) Practicing medicine after the expiration of the 30-day grace period under Section 156.004 following expiration of a registration permit that has not been renewed for the current registration period as provided by this subchapter has the same effect as, and is subject to all penalties of, practicing medicine without a license.
(b) In a prosecution for the unlawful practice of medicine, the receipt showing payment of the registration fee required by this chapter does not constitute evidence that the receipt holder is lawfully entitled to practice medicine.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 753, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 202, Sec. 18, eff. June 10, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 156 - Registration of Physicians
Subchapter A. Renewal and Registration
Section 156.001. Registration Requirements and Procedures
Section 156.002. Exemption for Certain Physicians
Section 156.003. Staggered Renewal System
Section 156.004. Notice of Expiration
Section 156.005. Renewal of Certain Registration Permits
Section 156.006. Emergency Contact Information
Section 156.007. Issuance of Registration Permit
Section 156.008. Practicing Medicine Without Registration Prohibited