PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT License in Texas
Quick Answer
To become a licensed physician assistant in Texas, you must complete an accredited PA program, pass both the PANCE and a Texas jurisprudence exam, and complete a criminal background check. Texas PAs have broad practice authority including prescribing. Contact the Texas Medical Board for current fees.
- Exam
- PANCE and Texas Jurisprudence Exam
- Timeline
- 3-6 months after PA program graduation
- Background Check
- Required
- Renewal
- Every Biennial
Requirements
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT license in Texas
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Salary in Texas
Entry Level
$102,490
Median
$132,810
Experienced
$172,790
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT in Texas.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Degree required
- 2
Submit Background Check
Background check required
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
Both state and third-party exams required — PANCE and Texas Jurisprudence Exam
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing typically takes 3-6 months after PA program graduation.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Licensing in Texas: What to Know
Texas requires both state and third-party exams (PANCE plus a Texas jurisprudence exam), a degree, criminal background check, and continuing education. PAs have comprehensive responsibilities including obtaining patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering and performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans, assisting at surgery, and prescribing pharmaceutical medications. Texas PAs may request, receive, sign for, and distribute pharmaceutical samples. The license is through the Texas Medical Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to get a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT license in Texas?
- The process typically takes 3-6 months after PA program graduation, depending on education completion and exam scheduling.
- What exam do I need for a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT license in Texas?
- You need to pass the PANCE and Texas Jurisprudence Exam. Both state and third-party exams required
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