Texas SB2207 prohibits the Texas Medical Board from regulating physician advertising for those certified by certain organizations.

Texas SB2207 amends the Occupations Code to prevent the Texas Medical Board from regulating the advertising of physicians who are certified as "board certified" by specific organizations. These include the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and other certifying organizations meeting certain criteria. The bill also prohibits the board from charging fees or requiring applications from these certifying organizations. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2207 prohibits the Texas Medical Board from regulating physician advertising for those certified by certain organizations.

Texas SB2207 amends the Occupations Code to prevent the Texas Medical Board from regulating the advertising of physicians who are certified as "board certified" by specific organizations. These include the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and other certifying organizations meeting certain criteria. The bill also prohibits the board from charging fees or requiring applications from these certifying organizations. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.