Texas HB1869 establishes an alternate board certification for physicians and prohibits discrimination against them in employment at health care.

Texas HB1869 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow alternate board certifications for physicians practicing in the state. It prohibits health care facilities from refusing to accept these certifications when employing or granting privileges to physicians. The Texas Medical Board must implement these alternate certifications, which must meet eligibility requirements but not include unlawful medical treatments. Facilities violating this provision face license revocation. The Health and Human Services Commission will adopt rules to enforce these provisions, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1869 establishes an alternate board certification for physicians and prohibits discrimination against them in employment at health care.

Texas HB1869 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow alternate board certifications for physicians practicing in the state. It prohibits health care facilities from refusing to accept these certifications when employing or granting privileges to physicians. The Texas Medical Board must implement these alternate certifications, which must meet eligibility requirements but not include unlawful medical treatments. Facilities violating this provision face license revocation. The Health and Human Services Commission will adopt rules to enforce these provisions, effective September 1, 2025.