Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Who does the Texas Medical Practice Act apply primarily to? - Correct answer-1)
Physicians
2) Certain allied health professionals: physician assistants, acupuncturists, and
surgical assistants
What are the requirements for a Texas Medical License? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Every 2 years
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,How long after expiration of a Texas medical license is it considered a 3rd-degree
felony to practice? - Correct answer-31 days after expiration
What happens within 30 days of your Texas medical license expiring? - Correct
answer-grace period with no fine
What happens 31 to 89 days after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-3rd degree felony to practice and a $75 late fee
What happens 90 to 364 days after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-$150 late fee
What happens 1 to 2 years after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-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? -
Correct answer-License is canceled; must reapply and take the JP exam.
How many CME hours must you complete for your Texas Medical License? -
Correct answer-48 hours biennially (every 2 years)
How many hours of CME must be formal Category 1 hours? - Correct answer-At
least 24 hours
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, How many hours of CME must be in ethics or professional responsibility? -
Correct answer-2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in opioid/pain management and controlled
substances? - Correct answer-2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in human trafficking prevention? - Correct
answer-1 hour
How many excess hours may be carried forward and for what period of time? -
Correct answer-Up to 48 excess hours may be carried forward for up to two years,
excluding Medical 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? - Correct answer-If their practice poses a continuous threat to
public welfare
How much can the Texas Medical Board fine a physician for a violation? - Correct
answer-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? -
Correct answer-Up to $1,000 per violation per day with payment terms set by the
court (not automatically 30 days).
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Questions and Answers
Who does the Texas Medical Practice Act apply primarily to? - Correct answer-1)
Physicians
2) Certain allied health professionals: physician assistants, acupuncturists, and
surgical assistants
What are the requirements for a Texas Medical License? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Every 2 years
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,How long after expiration of a Texas medical license is it considered a 3rd-degree
felony to practice? - Correct answer-31 days after expiration
What happens within 30 days of your Texas medical license expiring? - Correct
answer-grace period with no fine
What happens 31 to 89 days after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-3rd degree felony to practice and a $75 late fee
What happens 90 to 364 days after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-$150 late fee
What happens 1 to 2 years after your Texas medical license expires? - Correct
answer-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? -
Correct answer-License is canceled; must reapply and take the JP exam.
How many CME hours must you complete for your Texas Medical License? -
Correct answer-48 hours biennially (every 2 years)
How many hours of CME must be formal Category 1 hours? - Correct answer-At
least 24 hours
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, How many hours of CME must be in ethics or professional responsibility? -
Correct answer-2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in opioid/pain management and controlled
substances? - Correct answer-2 hours
How many hours of CME must be in human trafficking prevention? - Correct
answer-1 hour
How many excess hours may be carried forward and for what period of time? -
Correct answer-Up to 48 excess hours may be carried forward for up to two years,
excluding Medical 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? - Correct answer-If their practice poses a continuous threat to
public welfare
How much can the Texas Medical Board fine a physician for a violation? - Correct
answer-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? -
Correct answer-Up to $1,000 per violation per day with payment terms set by the
court (not automatically 30 days).
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