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Texas Medical Board Telemedicine Rules · August 31, 2026 · Primary source

TMB Suspends Houston Physician (Shukla)

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Summary

The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Pranav B. Shukla, M.D., effective August 19, 2026, without prior notice, after the board determined his continued practice posed a threat to public welfare. The board found that Dr. Shukla was arrested on July 2, 2026, in Fort Bend County for second-degree felony fraud related to delivery of a prescription or prescription form under Texas Health and Safety Code section 481.129(c)(1), with allegations that he prescribed a controlled substance for an illegitimate medical purpose. A temporary suspension hearing with 10 days' notice to Dr. Shukla is required unless waived.

What this may mean

The suspension applies solely to one named Texas licensee arrested for prescription fraud and does not create a new rule or enforcement theory applicable to other providers. The action signals state board responsiveness to criminal arrests involving controlled substance prescribing. Limited direct operational impact for healthcare organizations beyond workforce credentialing monitoring.

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