Sec. 351.256. EXAMINATION SUBJECTS. (a) The examination must consist of written or practical tests in subjects regularly taught in recognized accredited colleges of optometry, including:
(1) practical, theoretical, and physiological optics;
(2) theoretical and practical optometry; and
(3) the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye as applied to optometry.
(b) The examination must also include examination in pharmacology and related pathology.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 101 (H.B. 1025), Sec. 1.015, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter F. License Requirements
Section 351.251. License Required
Section 351.252. Education Requirements for Therapeutic Optometrist
Section 351.2525. Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance
Section 351.2526. Review of National Practitioner Database
Section 351.253. Examination Requirement for Therapeutic Optometrist
Section 351.254. Examination Application
Section 351.255. Conduct of Examination
Section 351.256. Examination Subjects
Section 351.257. Examination Results
Section 351.258. Issuance of License to Therapeutic Optometrist; Fee
Section 351.259. Provisional License
Section 351.2595. License Without Examination
Section 351.260. Limited License for Clinical Faculty
Section 351.261. Display of License or Certificate
Section 351.262. Information Presented to Patient
Section 351.263. Lost or Destroyed License
Section 351.264. Inactive Status