Based on changes to the Texas Administrative Code in January 2025, the issuance of Visiting Professor Temporary Licenses (VPTL) has been suspended. Physicians appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution may be eligible for a Faculty Temporary License (FTL) as outlined Texas Occupations Code 155.104 and Texas Administrative Code §161.51 or for a Visiting Physician Temporary Permit (VPTP) as outlined in Texas Administrative Code §161.52(a)(1).
Current VPTL holders may continue to practice under their VPTL, however, once the temporary license expires, it cannot be renewed and another license or permit type must be issued to continue practicing in Texas.
