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New Forensic Evidence Collection Training Requirement for Emergency Physicians (6/2/2026)
During the 89th Legislative Session, House Bill (HB) 47, which strengthens services and care for survivors of sexual assault, was enacted and became effective on September 1, 2025. Under Texas Occupations Code 156.57, emergency physicians who perform forensic examinations of sexual assault survivors in an emergency department setting are now required to complete two (2) hours of basic forensic evidence collection training.

On June 2, 2026, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued Guidance Letter 26-0002, outlining current statutory and regulatory requirements for freestanding emergency medical care facilities, general, and special hospitals that provide emergency services to survivors of sexual assault, including the new training requirements established by HB 47.

To assist members in meeting this requirement, TCEP has convened a task force chaired by Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP. Task force members include Lauren Fine, MD, FACEP; Sally Henin, MD, FACEP; and Jodi Wieters, MD, FACEP. The group is currently developing a two-hour CME course that will satisfy the training requirement, and TCEP members will be notified as soon as the course becomes available.

New Mandatory TMB Requirements (5/18/26)

If you are renewing your Texas medical license this year, there are two (2) new requirements that must be completed BEFORE you can begin the renewal process with the Texas Medical Board.

  1. Complete The Life of the Mother Act (SB 31) CE course.
    Texas abortion law now requires emergency physicians to complete a one-time, mandatory CE course on pregnancy-related medical emergencies. The course is FREE and available MyTMB.
  2. Upload Proof of US Citizenship or Lawful Presence.
    Per federal requirements under 8 U.S.C. § 1621, physicians must upload proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence before accessing online license renewal. Please review the TMB’s Verification of Lawful Presence and Authority to Work instructions for additional details. 

Please note: processing for both requirements may take up to 15 business days to appear in the TMB system, so plan ahead and allow yourself plenty of time before your license expiration date.

Physicians can begin the online renewal process 60-90 days prior to expiration. For additional renewal information, visit the Texas Medical Board website. 

Find Support as New CME Requirements Take Effect
Starting Sept. 1, 2026, physicians seeking license renewals with TMB will need to have an active CE Broker account and ensure all completed CME is reported in CE Broker’s portal to fulfill a new state mandate (SB 912). Prior to Sept. 1, using CE Broker is only required for physicians selected for an audit.

To help physicians navigate the transition, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and CE Broker’s parent company, Propelus, hosted an educational webinar on May 13 and are planning an additional training session on July 22. Registration for the July webinar is expected to be available soon on the TMB Continuing Education Tracking page, which also includes updates, resources, and a newly developed Physician CME Hours Requirement Chart. 

If you were unable to attend the May 13 webinar, a recording is available through your MyTMB account. TMB has also announced plans to post the webinar on its YouTube channel. In addition, TMB recently released two brief instructional videos covering: 

Recognizing that many physicians may have questions during this transition, TMB has arranged complimentary phone support through CE Broker for all Texas licensees. While TMB remains the best resource for questions regarding licensure status and Texas CME requirements, physicians should contact CE Broker directly for assistance with tracking and reporting CME activities. 

As physicians demanding clinical schedules, leadership responsibilities, and ongoing professional development, taking a few minutes now to set up and review your CE Broker account can help ensure a smoother license renewal process and prevent last-minute surprises.