Where can a Physician Assistant find the Texas Medical Practice Act?

A Physician Assistant can find the Texas Medical Practice Act on the Texas Medical Board's official website. This is the most direct and reliable source for accessing the full and current text of the Act, as well as related regulations pertaining to the practice of medicine in Texas. The official website is regularly updated, ensuring that practitioners have access to the latest legal standards, rules, and any amendments made to the law. This resource is particularly helpful for Physician Assistants seeking to ensure compliance and to understand their roles and responsibilities within the scope of the law.

While local medical libraries and the Department of State Health Services office may have resources and information about the Texas Medical Practice Act, they are not the primary sources for the most current and comprehensive legal text. Relying solely on personal legal counsel can be beneficial for interpretation and advice, but it does not provide direct access to the law itself, which is readily available through the Texas Medical Board’s resources.