Texas Medical License

Training Requirement Exceptions

Applicants who held or had an active application for a Texas Physician in Training permit on September 1, 2005, or who were previously in good standing in a different state for at least five years with no restrictions, orders, or probation, may be eligible for training exceptions.

Medical License Background Check

This process takes between six to eight weeks on average time, so it’s important to factor in this timeline when planning your license application. You need to submit fingerprints and answer questions about your practice history, including any prior criminal or disciplinary actions, as well as any allegations of medical malpractice.

2-Stage Application Process

Stage 1: Pre-licensure

Submit all the documents required at the Lacking Reasons tab on the Licensing Information System (LIST). Completing the pre-licensure stage of the application process doesn’t guarantee that you’re eligible for licensure.

Stage 2: Licensing

Your licensing analyst will communicate with you through the LIST and request any additional items needed. The processing time for each application will vary, but on average, it takes about 41 days to complete the stage.

Temporary License Requirements

• Pending application for a regular license in Texas
• Sponsorship by a Texas-licensed physician or hospital
• Valid license from another state or country
• Background check

Typically valid for up to 90 days, can be extended. A Physician Temporary permit must be submitted 30 days before entering the state.

Requirements for Obtaining a License by Reciprocity

• Current and active licensure in another state
• 1+ years of practice
• Criminal background check
• Medical Jurisprudence Exam (MJPE)
• CME requirements
• Proof of liability insurance

DEA Registration Requirements

DEA registration must be renewed every three years. To obtain it you’ll need a current and active medical license. You must also have a valid DPS controlled substances registration.

Learn more about DEA Registration.

License Requirements for Physician Assistants (PAs)

• PA Program Verification and Transcripts
• PANCE or PANRE Scores
• Background Check
• Physician Assistant Jurisprudence Exam (TPAJE)

Average processing time: 3-4 months

License Requirements for RNs and LVNs

• Nursing Education Program Verification and Transcripts
• NCLEX (RNs) or NCLEX-PN (LVNs) Scores
• Background Check
• TNJE

Average processing time: 4-6 weeks

License Requirements for APRNs

• Valid RN license or eNLC RN license
• Advanced practice nursing educational program
• National certification in the role and population focus area congruent with your APRN educational preparation.
• 400 hours of practice or completed APRN educational program within the last 24 calendar months

Texas License for International Medical Graduates

If you’re an International Medical Graduate, you’ll need to ensure that your medical school is on the substantial equivalence list. However, if your school isn’t on the substantial equivalence list yet, you can still apply by submitting Z-Pack documentation.

CME Requirements

• Physician Licensure: 48 hours of CME every 2 years, including at least 2 hours of medical ethics and 2 hours of pain management and prescribing practices.
• Physician Assistants: 40 hours every 2 years. At least half of these hours must be in category 1 or 1A courses.
• Nurses: 20 hours of CNE every 2 years or achieve, maintain, or renew an approved national nursing certification.

Texas Medical License Lookup

The TMB provides a convenient online tool to look up license information for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiological technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists, and perfusionists. It lets you quickly verify the license status, educational background, and disciplinary history of any licensed healthcare professional.

How Our Physician Licensing Service Can Help You

We understand the complicated structure of the Texas licensure application process and can assist you in navigating the procedure with ease. We provide a variety of services, such as initial applications, renewals, and multi-state licensing, all of which are customized to your specific requirements. So, that you could forget about inadequate or incorrect paperwork, late submissions, and unexpected challenges.