Texas Occupations Code - Section 155.1025. Expedited Process For Certain Applicants
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§ 155.1025. EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR CERTAIN
APPLICANTS. (a) The board shall adopt rules for expediting any
application for a license under this subtitle made by a person who
is licensed to practice medicine in another state or country and who
submits an affidavit with the application stating that:
(1) the applicant intends to practice in a rural
community, as determined by the Office of Rural Community Affairs;
or
(2) the applicant:
(A) has requested and is eligible for an
immigration visa waiver as described by Section 12.0127, Health and
Safety Code; and
(B) intends to practice medicine in a medically
underserved area or health professional shortage area, designated
by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, that
has a current shortage of physicians.
(b) The board shall notify the Texas Department of Health on
receipt of an application for expedited processing under Subsection
(a)(2).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1293, § 1, eff. June 16, 2001.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 143, § 2, eff. Sept. 1,
2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 609, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, § 9.006(o), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Section: 155.052 155.053 155.054 155.055 155.056 155.057 155.058 155.1025 155.104 155.105 155.106 155.107 155.151 155.152 156.001
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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