What are the requirements for a Texas Medical License?
1) must be at least 21 years old
2) 60 college hours outside of medical school
3) Possession of a DO/MD degree
4) Completion of a one year-internship (for U.S. graduates)
5) Successful completion of all USMLE Steps within 7 years
6) Passing the Texas Jurisprudence (JP) exam
How often do Texas licenses need to be renewed?
Every 2 years
How long after expiration of a Texas medical license is it considered a 3rd-degree felony to
practice?
31 days after expiration
What happens within 30 days of your Texas medical license expiring?
grace period with no fine
What happens 31 to 89 days after your Texas medical license expires?
3rd degree felony to practice and a $75 late fee
What happens 90 to 364 days after your Texas medical license expires?
$150 late fee
, What happens 1 to 2 years after your Texas medical license expires?
License is canceled; must reapply as a new applicant but may petition the board to waive the
JP exam
What happens more than 3 years after your Texas medical license expires?
License is canceled; must reapply and take the JP exam.
How many CME hours must you complete for your Texas Medical License?
48 hours biennially (every 2 years)
How many hours of CME must be formal Category 1 hours?
At least 24 hours
How many hours of CME must be in ethics or professional responsibility?
2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in opioid/pain management and controlled substances?
2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in human trafficking prevention?
1 hour
1) must be at least 21 years old
2) 60 college hours outside of medical school
3) Possession of a DO/MD degree
4) Completion of a one year-internship (for U.S. graduates)
5) Successful completion of all USMLE Steps within 7 years
6) Passing the Texas Jurisprudence (JP) exam
How often do Texas licenses need to be renewed?
Every 2 years
How long after expiration of a Texas medical license is it considered a 3rd-degree felony to
practice?
31 days after expiration
What happens within 30 days of your Texas medical license expiring?
grace period with no fine
What happens 31 to 89 days after your Texas medical license expires?
3rd degree felony to practice and a $75 late fee
What happens 90 to 364 days after your Texas medical license expires?
$150 late fee
, What happens 1 to 2 years after your Texas medical license expires?
License is canceled; must reapply as a new applicant but may petition the board to waive the
JP exam
What happens more than 3 years after your Texas medical license expires?
License is canceled; must reapply and take the JP exam.
How many CME hours must you complete for your Texas Medical License?
48 hours biennially (every 2 years)
How many hours of CME must be formal Category 1 hours?
At least 24 hours
How many hours of CME must be in ethics or professional responsibility?
2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in opioid/pain management and controlled substances?
2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in human trafficking prevention?
1 hour
