 |
Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
 |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
|
Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
|
Subtitle K. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
|
Chapter 605. ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS |
|
Subchapter F. LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS |
Sec. 605.254. EXEMPTIONS FROM OR SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
-
(a) A person is entitled to an exemption from the license requirements established by the board under Section 605.252 if the person is a resident of this state who:
(1) applies for the exemption not later than the 181st day after the date on which the board's initial rules are finally adopted and:
(A) has provided comprehensive orthotic or prosthetic care for at least three years before the date of the application, including practicing orthotics or prosthetics in this state for the year preceding that date; or
(B) has provided comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care for at least six years, including practicing orthotics and prosthetics in this state for the year preceding the application date; or
(2) presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the person possesses unique qualifications to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or orthotics and prosthetics.
(b) A person who has provided comprehensive orthotic, prosthetic, or orthotic and prosthetic care in this state for a term shorter than the number of years required by Subsection (a)(1) may obtain a license to practice in this state by passing each written and practical examination approved and required by the board. The person must:
(1) apply for examination on a form prescribed by the board not later than the 181st day after the date the board's initial rules are finally adopted; and
(2) pay the nonrefundable application fee.
(c) The board shall issue a license to a person who is determined to be eligible for a license under Subsection (a) or (b). A person to whom a license is issued under this subsection is entitled to the same license privileges as if the person met the educational and vocational requirements of Section 605.252. The license holder is subject to the license renewal requirements established by the board, other than the academic, clinical training, and examination requirements, which the board may not impose as a condition of the person's license.