The Texas Occupations Code (See Laws/Practice Acts) and Board Rules authorizes the Texas Medical Board to approve and certify two types of health organizations which meet certain strict criteria. Both types of non-profit health organizations must keep TMB informed of changes in their by-laws and boards of directors, and must file detailed reports with TMB every two years to maintain their certification. Board Rules concerning non-profit certification are found in Chapter 177 of the Board Rules.
List of 162.001(b) Non-Profit Health Organizations
List of 162.001(c) Non-Profit Charitable Health Centers
The first and most prevalent type is referred to in chapter 162.001(b) of the Texas Occupations Code. Characteristics:
- Is organized as non-profit corporation.
- Is organized for a purpose in the public interest, such as research, education, or public health.
- Must be incorporated and directed by physicians licensed by TMB.
- Those physicians must be actively engaged in the practice of medicine.
- The administrative side of the corporation may be handled by non-physician officers, but all medical decisions and the overall medical policies of the organization must be made by physicians.
162.001(b) Initial - Instructions, Checklist
162.001(b) Initial application
The second type of organization is referred to as a 162.001(c) in the Texas Occupations Code. Characteristics:
- Is organized as non-profit corporation.
- Is organized and operated as a migrant, community, or homeless health center in compliance with federal law.
- May thus employ physicians as an exception to the general rule against corporate practice of medicine.
162.001(c) Initial – Instructions, Checklist
162.001(c) Initial - Application
If you have any questions, please send an email to Nonprofits@tmb.state.tx.us