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TX SB2207

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Texas Medical Board from adopting rules that regulate physicians advertising themselves as "board certified" if they meet specific certification requirements

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires qualifying certifying organizations to be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c) and maintain permanent headquarters and staff

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/28/2025
Health & Human Services3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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