Is your arrest record made public by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)?

In Texas, the confidentiality of arrest records is governed by specific laws and regulations. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) does not automatically make an arrest record public, as it is treated differently from a conviction record. Arrest records often remain confidential and may not be disclosed without proper legal proceedings or specific conditions being met. This means that unless there has been a conviction, the TMB does not actively publish arrest records for licensed practitioners.

This distinction is important because it emphasizes the privacy that individuals have concerning their arrest records, which are not necessarily indicative of criminal behavior without a conviction. The ongoing efforts of regulatory bodies like the TMB weigh the balance between public safety and individual rights, leading to policies that protect the confidentiality of arrest histories in many situations.