2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The Texas Medical Board is responsible for - correct answer-
Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary actions
associated with taking them away
What is the Texas Medical Practice Act? - correct answer-
Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing medicine in
Texas. And all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians
while practicing in Texas, or outsiders providing telemedicine
services to patients in Texas
What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act
- correct answer-Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or
medical students. Non-compensated emergency care is also
exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan Law)
What is the license criteria? - correct answer-Complete college
(60 credits), have an MD or DO, Pass the USMLE steps 1-3
(within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, complete your intern
year
, Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a
full Texas medical license after completing their - correct
answer-Internship
Corollary - correct answer-If you quit your residency after
internship, you can still practice s a fully licensed physician in
Texas (though not board certified in a specialty)
Corollary 2 - correct answer-Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists,
optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, are not licensed by the
TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules
2 years - correct answer-After how many years do you renew
your license?
No fine - correct answer-What happens if you ware late by less
than 30 days?