House Bill No. 4255 amends the Texas Occupations Code regarding the regulation of physicians and the disciplinary authority of the Texas Medical Board. The bill introduces new provisions that allow the board to issue a medical license to individuals who have been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for a nonviolent property felony, provided they meet specific criteria. These criteria include having been previously licensed to practice medicine in Texas, serving any sentence related to the felony, completing any court-ordered community service or deferred disposition, paying any fines or restitution, and being otherwise eligible for licensure.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language by clarifying that the board may refuse to admit a person to its examination or issue a license based on various grounds, including criminal convictions and professional misconduct. The amendments also specify that the board must revoke a license if the holder has had a license revoked in another state for reasons that would warrant revocation in Texas. Overall, the bill aims to provide a pathway for rehabilitation while maintaining standards for medical practice in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 164.051 (Occupations Code 164)