Check the person who would assess you

At this point

If a care page gives a title without naming a person, request the health professional's full name and role.

What the facts show

Texas Medical Board records let the public check doctors and physician assistants without a fee, as of September 2026.

The record can also show board orders, such as discipline for breaking rules or a plan to correct problems.

A physician assistant works under a doctor's supervision in Texas, as of September 2026.

Use the right board for the role

For nurses and nurse practitioners, the Texas Board of Nursing had its own free search, as of September 2026.

Nurses with an advanced role in patient care are called nurse practitioners.

Texas nurse practitioners and physician assistants needed a signed written agreement with a doctor to prescribe, as of September 2026.

Ask which role appears in the record and who would make the treatment decision.

Read what the record can tell you

The quality of care cannot be judged from the absence of a published board order.

Match the name and licence details before drawing a conclusion.

If a detail is unclear, ask the board or the health professional to explain it.