TX HB2852

Creates a provisional medical license for foreign-trained physicians who have been licensed and actively practicing medicine in another country for at least 3 years, hold a medical degree from a foreign program, and are certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Requires applicants to have completed 3 years of residency or postgraduate training in their country of licensure, passed required examinations, submitted to a criminal background check, and be authorized to work in the United States

Applicants must have a job offer from a Texas health care provider (such as a hospital, health system, or urgent care clinic) that operates a postgraduate training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Provisional license holders may only practice medicine under supervision of a Texas-licensed physician at facilities with accredited postgraduate training programs, and the license expires after 2 years

Holders in good standing may apply for a full medical license after practicing for at least 2 years under the provisional license; Texas Medical Board must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2026