TX HB994

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 hold a medical degree, completed residency or practiced for at least 2 years, demonstrate English proficiency, and have federal work authorization

Establishes a process for graduates of board-approved foreign medical programs to obtain licensure by meeting eligibility requirements and passing the required examination, with the board required to approve or deny program applications within 120 days

Creates a provisional license pathway for foreign medical graduates who have a job offer from a Texas healthcare provider (hospital, health system, urgent care clinic, etc.), allowing them to practice for up to 3 years before obtaining a full license

Requires foreign medical programs to be automatically approved if at least 5 of their graduates have already been issued licenses through the provisional license pathway

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