House Bill No. 2852 proposes the addition of Section 155.1015 to the Occupations Code, which establishes a provisional license for certain foreign medical license holders who have received job offers in Texas. To qualify for this provisional license, applicants must meet several criteria, including having practiced medicine in another country for at least three years, holding a medical degree from an accredited program, being certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, and completing a residency or similar training. Additionally, they must have a job offer from a healthcare provider that operates an accredited postgraduate training program and submit to a criminal history check.

The provisional license allows holders to practice medicine under supervision for a period of two years, after which they may apply for a full medical license if they have maintained good standing and completed the required practice duration. The Texas Medical Board is tasked with implementing the necessary rules for this new provision by January 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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