As this bill heads to Gov. Greg Abbott for signature, TMA NEEDS YOUR ACTION NOW MORE THAN EVER urging him to VETO SB 268. This legislation severely restricts the TMB's ability to issue cease-and-desist orders—one of their most effective tools for quickly stopping healthcare practitioners licensed by other Texas agencies from practicing medicine without proper authorization. This is a matter of public safety: Take 30 seconds now to call or message the governor’s office.