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 required 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 issue or revoke a medical license based on certain actions, including convictions for felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, professional incompetence, or disciplinary actions taken by other medical associations. The amendments also specify that the board's authority to refuse licensure or take disciplinary action is subject to the new provisions outlined in the bill, particularly regarding nonviolent property felonies. The act is set to take effect on the 91st day after the legislative session concludes.

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