Amend HB 1973 on 3rd Reading by inserting the following
appropriately numbered SECTION and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS
accordingly:
SECTION ____. Section 155.1025(a), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The board shall adopt rules for expediting any
application for a license under this subtitle made by a person who
[is licensed to practice medicine in another state or country and
who] submits an affidavit with the application stating that:
(1) the applicant intends to practice in a rural
community[, as determined by the Office of Rural Community
Affairs]; or
(2) the applicant[:
(A) has requested and is eligible for an
immigration visa waiver as described by Section 12.0127, Health and
Safety Code; and
(B)] intends to practice medicine in a medically
underserved area or health professional shortage area, designated
by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, that
has a current shortage of physicians.