Texas
Protocols and agreements Texas names, by clinician
One table for the clinician instruments, one for the medical director requirements by practice type.
Clinician agreements
| Clinician | Practice authority | Written agreement | Texas calls it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Supervision required | Agreement required | Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA) | Details |
| Physician Assistant | Supervision required | Agreement required | Prescriptive Authority Agreement | Details |
| Pharmacist | Supervision required | Agreement required | Written Protocol | Details |
| Registered Nurse | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
Medical director requirements by practice type
Whether the practice type must designate a physician medical director, from the state's facility rules.
| Practice type | Medical director | Title in rule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✨ Aesthetic / Medical Spa | Medical director required | Delegating Physician | Details |
| 🧠 Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Clinic | Not researched | — | Other states |
| 🩺 Urgent Care / Walk-In Clinic | Not researched | — | Other states |
| 💧 IV Hydration & Wellness Clinic | Not required | — | Details |
| 💊 Addiction Medicine / MAT Clinic | Medical director required | Medical Director | Details |
| 🦴 Pain Management Clinic | Not researched | — | Other states |
| 🏥 Long-Term Care / Assisted Living / Group Home | Medical director required | Medical Director | Details |
| 🚗 Mobile & Home-Based Care Company | Medical director required | Medical Director | Details |