Sec. 202.254. EXAMINATION. (a) Except as provided by Section 202.261, each applicant for a license to practice podiatry in this state must pass an examination approved by the department.
(b) The department shall recognize, prepare, administer, or arrange for the administration of an examination under this chapter.
(c) The license examination must consist of a written and practical component. The department shall determine the passing score for the examination using accepted criterion-referenced methods. The department shall have the examination validated by an independent testing professional.
(d) The examination must cover the subjects of anatomy, chemistry, dermatology, diagnosis, pharmacology, pathology, physiology, microbiology, orthopedics, and podiatry, as related to ailments of the human foot.
(e) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 62(23), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 282 (H.B. 3078), Sec. 62(23), eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures
Subchapter F. License Requirements
Section 202.251. License Required
Section 202.252. License Application
Section 202.2525. Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance
Section 202.253. Grounds for Denial of License
Section 202.256. Reexamination
Section 202.257. Issuance of License
Section 202.258. Refusal of Admittance to Examination
Section 202.259. Temporary License
Section 202.260. Provisional License
Section 202.261. Limited License for Podiatry Faculty Members