Sec. 401.058. APPLICATION TO HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS. (a) This chapter does not prevent or restrict a person licensed under Chapter 402 from engaging in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments.
(b) This chapter does not prohibit a fitter and dispenser of hearing instruments licensed under Chapter 402 from measuring human hearing by any means, including an audiometer, to make a selection, adaptation, or sale of a hearing instrument, including:
(1) making impressions for earmolds to be used as part of a hearing instrument; and
(2) providing post-fitting counseling to fit and dispense hearing instruments.
(c) A person who is not an audiologist who is licensed to fit and dispense hearing instruments under Chapter 402 may not:
(1) practice speech-language pathology or audiology; or
(2) represent that the person is a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by the use of any term restricted by this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia
Chapter 401 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Subchapter B. Application of Chapter
Section 401.053. Persons Trained by Department of State Health Services
Section 401.054. Persons Certified by Texas Education Agency
Section 401.055. University or College Teachers
Section 401.057. Hearing Conservation Program
Section 401.058. Application to Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers
Section 401.059. Application to Other Licensed Professionals