Regulatory Information
Find information on health regulations and associations here.
Texas Medical Board
The Texas Medical Board is the state agency charged with keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians. The TMB staff also serves as staff for the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology, and the Texas Board of Respiratory Care.
Quick Links:
- TMB FAQs
- Look up a licensee
Board Rules
- Chapter 170 Prescription of Controlled Substances
- Chapter 195 Pain Management Clinics
Texas Occupations Code
- Chapter 107 Intractable Pain Treatment Act
- Chapter 168 Regulation of Pain Management Clinics
- Chapter Chapter 169 Authority to Prescribe Low-THC Cannabis to Certain Patients for Compassionate Use
- Chapter 170 Prescription of Opioid Antagonists
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is the state agency responsible for the licensing/registration of Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies; for establishing regulations for pharmacy practice; and for disciplining licensees and registrants.
Quick Links:
- Important Links Regarding Controlled Substances
- Prescription Monitoring Program
- Recognizing Nontherapeutic Prescribing ("Pill Mill" Activity)
- Patient Access Program
Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation
The State of Texas is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace.
TXCOMP Healthcare Provider System
Sign up with DWC as a health care provider in the workers' compensation system.
WorkComp Connect
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has established a telephone help line, Comp Connection for Health Care Providers, to provide one-on-one assistance to the health care provider community who serve injured employees. The number is 800-252-7031, and you can email your questions to [email protected]
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