TX HB296

Creates a streamlined pathway for physicians licensed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom to obtain a Texas medical license without meeting standard examination requirements, provided they have completed residency or practiced for at least 2 years

Establishes a process for the Texas Medical Board to approve foreign medical programs whose graduates can qualify for Texas licensure after passing required examinations; programs must provide education substantially similar to accredited U.S. medical schools

Requires the board to approve or deny foreign medical program applications within 120 days, with denials requiring clear and convincing evidence that graduates are unlikely to meet safety, competency, or professional conduct standards

Creates a 3-year provisional license for graduates of board-approved foreign medical programs who have a job offer from a Texas healthcare provider (hospital, health system, urgent care clinic, etc.) and pass required examinations

Requires the Texas Medical Board to adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025