1. (a) In accordance with §§155.001 and 151.056 of the Act, all physicians must hold a full Texas medical license to practice in Texas, including physicians practicing telemedicine.

2. (b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the following:

   1. (1) physicians who meet the exceptions set forth in §151.056(b) of the Act;
   2. (2) physicians who are exempt pursuant to §151.0521 of the Act; and
   3. (3) physicians who hold a temporary or limited license issued under Chapter 155 of the Act.

Source Note:The provisions of this §161.40 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 319.