The bill, H.B. No. 1132, introduces an alternate license to practice medicine in Texas, specifically for certain applicants, and establishes regulations for medical care provided by physicians holding this alternate license at licensed health care facilities. It amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subchapter that outlines definitions, stipulates that health care facilities cannot refuse to accept a physician's alternate license for board certification or discriminate against them based on this license, and mandates the revocation of a facility's license if it violates these provisions. Additionally, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement these regulations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the Occupations Code to create the alternate license, which requires applicants to meet most eligibility requirements for a standard medical license but exempts them from certain training and certification related to abortion and prohibited medical procedures. It also specifies that applicants for this alternate license must pass a designated examination within seven years. The Texas Medical Board is required to adopt rules to facilitate the implementation of this alternate licensing process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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