TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

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TEXAS BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

District 4

License Date: N/A

FCLB Member: Yes

Website: http://www.tbce.texas.gov

License Verification:

Regulatory Language:

The Federation does not provide interpretation of the scope of practice laws or rules of any chiropractic licensing authority, nor can we provide specific details regarding licensing requirements. The educational and testing requirements for each State or Province set forth in this Directory are intended as a general guide. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in becoming licensed in a particular State or Province contact the Board office or the Secretary of the respective board to secure current and complete details before matriculating in any school.

Scope

(Contact State for precise definition by state law)

A person practices chiropractic under [Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 201] if the person:

(1) uses objective or subjective means to diagnose, analyze, examine, or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the spine and musculoskeletal system of the human body;

(2) performs nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures, including adjustment and manipulation, to improve the subluxation complex or the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system;

(3) represents to the public that the person is a chiropractor; or

(4) uses the term "chiropractor," "chiropractic," "doctor of chiropractic," "D.C.," or any derivative of those terms or initials in connection with the person's name.

The practice of chiropractic does not include:

(1) incisive or surgical procedures;

(2) the prescription of controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or any other drug that requires a prescription; or

(3) the use of x-ray therapy or therapy that exposes the body to radioactive materials.

Board Notes

Board handles both licensing and disciplinary functions.

Contact Info

Board Administrator: Walton Boyd Bush, Jr., Ed. D. | Executive Director

Legal Advisor: Christopher Burnett | General Counsel

Support Staff: Sarah Matthews | Director of Licensing

Additional Support Staff: Executive Staff: Jennifer Hertenberg | Director of Operations

Website: http://www.tbce.texas.gov

Email Address: tbce@tbce.texas.gov

Phone: (512) 305-6700

Phone Extension:

Fax: (512) 305-6705

Fax For Application: No

Street Address: 1801 Congress Avenue Suite 10-500

Street Address Cont:

City: Austin

State: TX

Zipcode: 78701

Time Zone: Central

Application Info

Required Licenses: Chiropractic

Application Deadline: None

Application Fee: $200

Application Notes: Application fee

Term: Biennial

Term Notes: Biannually; First day of birth month

Jurisprudence Exam Dates: Jurisprudence - Estrategy (Online)

Exam Fee: $150.00

Exam Fee Notes: Exam fee

Initial License Fee: Pro-rated, $10-$120

Initial License Fee Notes:

License Renewal Fee: $300

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Criminal Background Check Notes:

Fingerprinting: Yes

Fingerprinting Notes:

Education Info

Minimum Years Pre Professional Education: 90

Bachelor Degree Required: No

Accreditation For Chiropractic Programs: Council on Chiropractic Education ─ Fully accredited; SCASA Schools are currently not approved by the Board.

Accreditation Notes: Accreditation for Chiropractic.

Special Requirements For Graduates Of Foreign Colleges: Undergraduate transcript must be approved by the University of Texas at Austin. The Board recognizes graduates of chiropractic programs that are accredited by any member of CCE-International. Contact board for specific information.

Student Practice Info

May Sit for Board Exam Prior To Graduation: No

Supervised Practice: Preceptor

Supervised Practice Required: Yes

Supervised Practice Notes:
Delegation to students and recent graduates not to exceed one year.

Individuals who have graduated through an accredited CCE or CCEI chiropractic college within the last 12 months may work under the supervision of a Texas licensed D.C. under delegation of authority rule 22 Tex. Admin. Code §78.7. Students may work under delegation (78.4) if the student is currently admitted to the college’s outpatient clinic.

Examinations Info

Exams Administered By State:
State or provincial laws and rules / Jurisprudence

NBCE Part 1: Required

NBCE Part 2: Required

NBCE Part 3: Required

NBCE Part 4: Required

NBCE Physiotheraphy: Required

NBCE Acupuncture: Not Accepted

NBCE Spec: Not Accepted

SPEC Notes:
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Texas does not have reciprocity with any state
(2) Reinstatement Lapsed License: Not planning to use
Disciplinary Cases: Can use now
Impairment Review: Can use now

Note: NBCE transcripts must be on file before applicant can sit for Texas boards. Applicant can use SPEC in lieu of Parts of the National Boards not offered at time he/she was licensed.

Certifications Info

Optional Certifications:

Acupuncture Certification:
Meet requirements in rule §78.14 for initial permit. To maintain, requires 8 hours of approved continuing education over two-year renewal period.

Physiotherapy Termed: Physiological Therapeutics

Physiotherapy Certification: Included in Chiropractic License

Physiotherapy Education: No specific requirements

Physiotherapy Exam: NBCE Physiotherapy Exam or Equivalent State Exam

Physiotherapy Fee: none

Board Regulates Specialty Council Certification: No

License Portability Info

Condition For Reciprocity Endorsement: The state of Texas does not honor reciprocity at this time.

The applicant must: ( a ) have successfully completed Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy of the National Boards, ( b ) have completed and passed with a “C” or above, 90 hours after 9/1/2005 or 60 hours prior to 9/1/2005 of undergraduate education other than chiropractic college, ( c ) have graduated from a CCE accredited chiropractic college, and ( d ) have been licensed for a period of three (3) years or more in another state without disciplinary actions that meet the criteria of § 72.20 (a)(1). Applicants who meet the criteria above should submit the new license application to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners following the instructions on the application.

Board Permits And Authorizes Travel To Treat: Yes

Board Permits And Authorizes Telemedicine Practices: No

Additional Info

Licensees Required To Carry Malpractice Insurance: No

Malpractice Notes:

Peer Review: Yes

Legally Accepted Terms for Chiropractor: (in addition to Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., Chiropractor, Chiropractic Doctor): Terms listed above

Chiropractors Defined As Primary Care Physicians: No

Chiropractic Therapy Assistants Info

Regulated: No

Continuing Education Info

Required Hours Per Year: 16 hours each year

Distance Hours Allowed Per Year: No more than 10 hours of 16 total CE hours required per year.

Required Subjects: 4 hours of CE that must consist of 1 hour in risk management; and 3 hours covering Board rules (including ethics, recordkeeping, documentation and coding), plus a one-time 8-hour course on Medicare. Requires sexual boundaries training: Not required Requires AIDS awareness/risk prevention training: Not required

Additional Requirements And Information For CE: Program Criteria: Board approves all sponsors and courses. Courses are sponsored by state or national chiropractic associations and CCE approved colleges. Contact Board for details and application.

Additional CE Information: Since 2020, the Texas Legislature has required all healthcare-related licensees to complete a Human Trafficking course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. It is a separate requirement for renewal and not part of the Board-required continuing education hours.

Additional Accepts PACE: Accepts PACE Precheck

Regulatory Board Members

Mark Bronson, D.C.
President
2/2027

Nicholas Baucum, D.C.
Board Member
2/2027

Michael Henry, D.C.
Vice President
2/2025

Mindy Neal, D.C.
Board Member
2/2029

Scott Wofford, D.C.
Secretary-Treasurer
2/2025

Matthew Mix, D.C.
Board Member
2/2029

Brandon Allen
Public Member
2/2025

Josh Hollub
Public Member
2/2029

Sarah Abraham
Public Member
2/2025

Statistical Info

Current As Of Date: 2024

Active Licenses: 7,063

Inactive Licenses: 586

New Licenses: 451

Resident Licenses: 6,734

Retired Licenses: 263

Other Status Licenses:

Chiropractic Assistants: N/A

Statistical Notes: Probation Licenses: 15 Expired Licenses: 363
CE Conditional Licenses: 58
Non-Renewable Licenses: 3,587
Deceased Licenses: 549
Revoked Licenses: 58
Surrendered Licenses: 23

New Licenses total= FY 2024 (9/1/2023-8/31/2024)
Resident Licenses Total = Active, CE Conditional, Probation licensed individuals in the state of Texas

current as of 11-5-2024