Relating to an alternate board certification to signify accreditation within a given specialty in this state and medical care provided at certain health care facilities by physicians with an alternate board certification.

This Texas bill creates a new type of medical credential called an alternate board certification, allowing physicians who meet most standard requirements but cannot complete certain training on procedures illegal in Texas to practice medicine in the state. The legislation requires health care facilities to accept these alternate certifications when hiring or granting practice privileges to physicians and prohibits discrimination against doctors based on this alternative credential. The Texas Medical Board will establish the specific rules for this new certification pathway, while the Health and Human Services Commission will set guidelines for how facilities must treat physicians with these credentials. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to expand the pool of available physicians in Texas by accommodating those who cannot meet all traditional board certification requirements.