The cardiologist who is charged in the death of pop-star Michael Jackson has been ordered to stop prescribing drugs like those blamed in Jackson's death.

Under an order announced Friday, the Texas Medical Board ruled that Houston cardiologist Conrad Murray cannot use, administer or prescribe any heavy sedative or anesthetic agent, such as Propofol, the anesthetic that he gave to Jackson.

Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter after lethal levels of the aesthesia propofol and sedatives were found in Jackson's body.

A California judge was expected to rule this week on a recommendation by the California Medical Board that Murray's license be suspended due to his "reckless" and reprehensible" actions in giving Jackson Propofol.

Murray can still prescribe other drugs and continue working as a doctor.

He will make his next court appearance in June.