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TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE 2025/2026
EXAM BANK CURRENTLY COMPLETE TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+.
MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE
Conquer the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam with this focused
guide, designed to master the state-specific laws and ethics essential
for safe medical practice. This resource streamlines your preparation
with targeted practice questions and clear explanations that directly
reflect the exam's content. Secure your medical license in Texas
efficiently and approach this mandatory exam with complete
confidence.
Who does the Texas Medical Practice Act apply primarily
to? 1) Physicians
2) Certain allied health professionals: physician assistants,
acupuncturists, and surgical assistants
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)
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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
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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
How many excess hours may be carried forward and for
what period of time? Up to 48 excess hours may be carried
forward for up to two years, excluding Medical
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Ethics/Professional Responsibility and Pain
Management/Opioid Prescription credits.
What circumstance gives the Board the authority to revoke,
suspend, or deny a physician's license? If their practice poses
a continuous threat to public welfare
How much can the Texas Medical Board fine a physician for
a violation? Up to $5,000 per violation per day with a
typical 30-day payment window.
How much can the Attorney General seek per violation per
day in civil court? Up to $1,000 per violation per day with
payment terms set by the court (not automatically 30 days).
What is the TMB required to do if a physician goes to prison?
Suspend the physicians license
How many malpractice claims within 5 years will
automatically trigger a board investigation? 3 malpractice
claims
TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE 2025/2026
EXAM BANK CURRENTLY COMPLETE TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+.
MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE
Conquer the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam with this focused
guide, designed to master the state-specific laws and ethics essential
for safe medical practice. This resource streamlines your preparation
with targeted practice questions and clear explanations that directly
reflect the exam's content. Secure your medical license in Texas
efficiently and approach this mandatory exam with complete
confidence.
Who does the Texas Medical Practice Act apply primarily
to? 1) Physicians
2) Certain allied health professionals: physician assistants,
acupuncturists, and surgical assistants
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)
,2|Page
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
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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
How many excess hours may be carried forward and for
what period of time? Up to 48 excess hours may be carried
forward for up to two years, excluding Medical
, 4|Page
Ethics/Professional Responsibility and Pain
Management/Opioid Prescription credits.
What circumstance gives the Board the authority to revoke,
suspend, or deny a physician's license? If their practice poses
a continuous threat to public welfare
How much can the Texas Medical Board fine a physician for
a violation? Up to $5,000 per violation per day with a
typical 30-day payment window.
How much can the Attorney General seek per violation per
day in civil court? Up to $1,000 per violation per day with
payment terms set by the court (not automatically 30 days).
What is the TMB required to do if a physician goes to prison?
Suspend the physicians license
How many malpractice claims within 5 years will
automatically trigger a board investigation? 3 malpractice
claims
