Texas Occupations Code 155.0031 – Application Procedures and Requirements
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(a) An application for a license must be in writing and on forms prescribed by the board. The board may allow or require applicants, by board rule, to use the Federation Credentials Verification Service offered by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States.
(b) The application forms must be accompanied by all fees, documents, and photographs required by board rule.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 155.0031
- Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Applicants for a license must subscribe to an oath. The written oath is part of the application.
(d) An applicant must present proof satisfactory to the board that:
(1) each medical school attended by the applicant is substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school as determined by board rule; or
(2) the applicant is specialty board certified by a specialty board organization acceptable to the board.