The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts an amendment to §187.5, concerning National Practitioner Databank (NPDB), without changes to the proposed text as published in the July 25, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 5714). The rule will not be republished.

The amendment to §187.5 deletes language specifying the types of actions that are reportable and adds language that provides that the board will report according to NPDB guidelines and applicable federal law.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.

The amendment is adopted under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001, which provides authority for the Board to adopt rules and bylaws as necessary to: govern its own proceedings; perform its duties; regulate the practice of medicine in this state; enforce this subtitle; and establish rules related to licensure.

The amendment is also authorized by Chapter 164, Texas Occupations Code.