22 Tex. Admin. Code § 161.31 - Exceptions From Certain Renewal Requirements

(a) Texas-licensed military service members are allowed two additional years to complete biennial continuing medical education requirements.

(b) Officially Retired Physicians are exempt from renewal registration fees and continuing medical education requirements upon the filing of a board-approved form certifying that they:

(1) have ceased practicing medicine in Texas; and

(2) are not under investigation or current board order.

(c) Voluntary Charity Care Physicians are exempt from the biennial registration fee upon the filing of a board-approved form certifying that they:

(1) provide medical care only:

(A) to indigent populations;

(B) in medically underserved areas; or

(C) for a disaster relief organization;

(2) do not provide any medical services to family members: and

(3) receive no compensation for services rendered, with the exception of payment or reimbursement of reasonably necessary travel and related expenses.

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22 Tex. Admin. Code § 161.31

Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 50, Number 02, January 10, 2025, TexReg 0326, eff. 1/9/2025