Sections
Subchapter A License Requirements 155.001 – 155.011
Subchapter B License Examination 155.051 – 155.058
Subchapter C Certain Temporary or Limited Licenses or Permits 155.101 – 155.107
Subchapter D Issuance of New or Duplicate License 155.151 – 155.152

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 155 - License to Practice Medicine

  • Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Disciplinary order: means an action taken under § 164. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Jurisprudence: The study of law and the structure of the legal system.
  • License holder: means a person holding a license, permit, or certificate issued under this subtitle. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Maintenance of certification: means the satisfactory completion of periodic recertification requirements that are required for a physician to maintain certification after initial certification from:
    (A) a medical specialty member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties;
    (B) a medical specialty member board of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists;
    (C) the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; or
    (D) any other certifying board that is recognized by the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Person: means an individual, unless the term is expressly made applicable to a partnership, association, or corporation. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Physician: means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • 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
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005