Texas SB2480 imposes surcharges on physician registration fees to fund the Texas Physician Health Program and related administrative costs.

Texas SB2480 amends the Texas Occupations Code to impose surcharges on physician registration fees. The bill mandates the Texas Medical Board to collect a surcharge not exceeding $15 for each first registration permit and renewal of a registration permit. These surcharges fund the Texas Physician Health Program, which provides support for physicians in need. Additionally, the bill requires the board to collect a surcharge to cover the cost of administering continuous queries on the National Practitioner Data Bank.

Texas SB2480 imposes surcharges on physician registration fees to fund the Texas Physician Health Program and related administrative costs.

Texas SB2480 amends the Texas Occupations Code to impose surcharges on physician registration fees. The bill mandates the Texas Medical Board to collect a surcharge not exceeding $15 for each first registration permit and renewal of a registration permit. These surcharges fund the Texas Physician Health Program, which provides support for physicians in need. Additionally, the bill requires the board to collect a surcharge to cover the cost of administering continuous queries on the National Practitioner Data Bank.