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TX HB1132
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Tom Oliverson
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AI Summary
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Creates an alternate medical license in Texas that waives training, coursework, and certification requirements related to performing or inducing abortions or performing medical procedures prohibited under state law
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Requires applicants for the alternate license to meet all other standard eligibility requirements for medical licensure, including passing an examination substantially similar to standard licensing exams but excluding testing on the exempted subjects
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Prohibits health care facilities licensed by the Health and Human Services Commission from refusing to accept the alternate license for board certification, employment, or practice/admitting privileges, and from discriminating against physicians holding the alternate license
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Mandates license revocation for any health care facility that violates these non-discrimination provisions
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Requires the Texas Medical Board and the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules implementing the alternate license system, effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to an alternate license to practice medicine in this state and medical care provided at certain health care facilities by physicians with an alternate license.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
3/7/2025