Sec. 351.309. CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS. A person is exempt from the continuing education requirements of Section 351.308 if the person:
(1) holds a license but does not practice optometry or therapeutic optometry in this state;
(2) served in the regular armed forces of the United States during part of the most recent license term;
(3) submits proof to the board that the person suffered a serious or disabling illness or physical disability preventing the person from complying with the requirements during the most recent license term; or
(4) was first licensed during the period preceding the license renewal date.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (S.B. 314), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Section 351.301. Renewal Certificate
Section 351.302. License Renewal
Section 351.303. Notice of License Expiration
Section 351.304. Procedure for Renewal
Section 351.3045. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal
Section 351.305. Issuance of Certificate
Section 351.306. Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner
Section 351.3065. Renewal of Expired License by Retired Optometrist or Therapeutic Optometrist
Section 351.307. Governmental Service, Training, or Education