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Texas Medical Jurisprudence (JP) Actual Exam
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What are the requirements for a Texas Medical License? -
..........ANSWER.......Must be at least 21 years old, 60 college hours
outside medical school, DO/MD degree, completion of one-year
internship (U.S. graduates), successful completion of all USMLE
Steps within 7 years, and passing the Texas Jurisprudence exam.
Which professionals fall under the Texas Medical Practice Act? -
..........ANSWER.......Physicians and certain allied health
professionals (physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical
assistants). It excludes dentists, podiatrists, medical students, and
armed forces personnel in federal settings.
How often must Texas medical licenses be renewed? -
..........ANSWER.......Every 2 years.
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What happens if you practice with an expired license for 31-89
days? - ..........ANSWER.......$75 late fee and practicing is a 3rd-
degree felony.
What are the CME requirements for Texas physicians? -
..........ANSWER.......48 CME hours biennially, including at least 24
formal Category 1 hours, with 2 hours in ethics/professional
responsibility, 2 hours in opioid/pain management, and 1 hour in
human trafficking prevention.
How many members are on the TMB and what is their
composition? - ..........ANSWER.......19 members: 12 physicians (9
MDs and 3 DOs) and 7 public representatives, each serving 6-year
terms.
What is the 30-Day Reporting Rule? - ..........ANSWER.......Most
reportable events to the TMB must be reported within 30 days,
including change of address, new lawsuit notification, felony
convictions, Medicare/Medicaid fraud convictions, and controlled
substance violations.
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When must you report a name or address change to the board? -
..........ANSWER.......Within 30 days.
What triggers an automatic board investigation? -
..........ANSWER.......3 malpractice claims within 5 years.
What can the TMB impose for violations? - ..........ANSWER.......Up
to $5,000 per violation per day with a typical 30-day payment
window.
Who can directly bill patients as surgical assistants? -
..........ANSWER.......Only licensed surgical assistants are allowed to
directly bill patients.
Can podiatrists independently admit patients to hospitals? -
..........ANSWER.......No, only under admitting privileges of a
physician.
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What is required for handling radioactive materials in Texas? -
..........ANSWER.......A special license or permit is required for
physicians who produce, use, transport, or handle radioactive
materials.
How often must DEA registrations be renewed? -
..........ANSWER.......Every 3 years (versus Texas licenses that need
renewal every 2 years).
What are the major causes of malpractice suits? -
..........ANSWER.......Poor record-keeping, criticism of other
physicians, surgery performed by a different physician than
expected, and poor communication.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas?
- ..........ANSWER.......2 years from the date of breach of duty for
adults. For minors, it doesn't start until they reach 18, so it expires
on their 20th birthday.
Texas Medical Jurisprudence (JP) Actual Exam
Newest 2025-2026/ Texas Medical Jurisprudence
(JP) Exam Preparation /Texas Medical
Jurisprudence (JP) Practice Exam With 500
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers |Already Graded A+|Brand New
What are the requirements for a Texas Medical License? -
..........ANSWER.......Must be at least 21 years old, 60 college hours
outside medical school, DO/MD degree, completion of one-year
internship (U.S. graduates), successful completion of all USMLE
Steps within 7 years, and passing the Texas Jurisprudence exam.
Which professionals fall under the Texas Medical Practice Act? -
..........ANSWER.......Physicians and certain allied health
professionals (physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical
assistants). It excludes dentists, podiatrists, medical students, and
armed forces personnel in federal settings.
How often must Texas medical licenses be renewed? -
..........ANSWER.......Every 2 years.
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What happens if you practice with an expired license for 31-89
days? - ..........ANSWER.......$75 late fee and practicing is a 3rd-
degree felony.
What are the CME requirements for Texas physicians? -
..........ANSWER.......48 CME hours biennially, including at least 24
formal Category 1 hours, with 2 hours in ethics/professional
responsibility, 2 hours in opioid/pain management, and 1 hour in
human trafficking prevention.
How many members are on the TMB and what is their
composition? - ..........ANSWER.......19 members: 12 physicians (9
MDs and 3 DOs) and 7 public representatives, each serving 6-year
terms.
What is the 30-Day Reporting Rule? - ..........ANSWER.......Most
reportable events to the TMB must be reported within 30 days,
including change of address, new lawsuit notification, felony
convictions, Medicare/Medicaid fraud convictions, and controlled
substance violations.
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When must you report a name or address change to the board? -
..........ANSWER.......Within 30 days.
What triggers an automatic board investigation? -
..........ANSWER.......3 malpractice claims within 5 years.
What can the TMB impose for violations? - ..........ANSWER.......Up
to $5,000 per violation per day with a typical 30-day payment
window.
Who can directly bill patients as surgical assistants? -
..........ANSWER.......Only licensed surgical assistants are allowed to
directly bill patients.
Can podiatrists independently admit patients to hospitals? -
..........ANSWER.......No, only under admitting privileges of a
physician.
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What is required for handling radioactive materials in Texas? -
..........ANSWER.......A special license or permit is required for
physicians who produce, use, transport, or handle radioactive
materials.
How often must DEA registrations be renewed? -
..........ANSWER.......Every 3 years (versus Texas licenses that need
renewal every 2 years).
What are the major causes of malpractice suits? -
..........ANSWER.......Poor record-keeping, criticism of other
physicians, surgery performed by a different physician than
expected, and poor communication.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas?
- ..........ANSWER.......2 years from the date of breach of duty for
adults. For minors, it doesn't start until they reach 18, so it expires
on their 20th birthday.
