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TX SB2207
Bill
Status
4/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Medical Board from adopting rules that regulate physicians advertising themselves as "board certified" if they meet specific certification requirements
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Allows physicians to advertise as "board certified" if initially certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, or American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Permits other certifying organizations to qualify if they demonstrate substantially equivalent requirements, including psychometrically validated examinations, accredited postgraduate training, peer-review processes, and at least 100 licensed members from at least one-third of U.S. states
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Requires qualifying certifying organizations to be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c) and maintain permanent headquarters and staff
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Prohibits the Texas Medical Board from charging fees or requiring application submissions from qualifying alternative certifying organizations; effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Medical Board from regulating certain physician advertising.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/23/2025