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Occupations Code §171.003

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In force on Sep 01, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2021 · same as today's text

ELIGIBILITY

(a) A physician must meet the eligibility requirements as defined in Section 171.002 (11) to receive an expedited license under the terms and provisions of the compact. (b) A physician who does not meet the requirements of Section 171.002 (11) may obtain a license to practice medicine in a member state if the individual complies with all laws and requirements, other than the compact, relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine in that state.

History: Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 322 (H.B. 1616 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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