H.B. No. 1132 proposes the establishment of an alternate license to practice medicine in Texas, specifically aimed at allowing physicians with this alternate license to provide medical care at certain licensed health care facilities. The bill introduces a new subchapter in the Health and Safety Code, which outlines definitions related to the alternate license, the non-discrimination of physicians based on their alternate license, and the revocation of licenses for health care facilities that violate these provisions. Additionally, it mandates the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules for implementation.

The bill also amends the Occupations Code to create the alternate license, detailing eligibility requirements and application procedures. It specifies that applicants for this alternate license are exempt from certain training requirements related to abortion and other prohibited medical procedures. Furthermore, it establishes that applicants must pass specific examinations within a set timeframe. The bill includes provisions for the Texas Medical Board to adopt necessary rules for the implementation of the alternate license and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 155.051, Occupations Code 155.0511 (Occupations Code 155)