Sec. 402.207. ISSUANCE OF APPRENTICE PERMIT. (a) The department shall issue an apprentice permit to fit and dispense hearing instruments to a temporary training permit holder who has:
(1) passed the required examination;
(2) paid the required fees; and
(3) met all requirements of this chapter.
(b) An apprentice permit is valid for one year. The department may extend the apprentice permit for an additional period not to exceed one year.
(c) An apprentice permit holder shall work under the supervision of a license holder for at least one year.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 315 (H.B. 594), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.102, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 377 (H.B. 2699), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.15, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Professions Related to Hearing, Speech, and Dyslexia
Chapter 402 - Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers
Subchapter E. License and Permit Requirements
Section 402.201. License or Permit Required
Section 402.202. Examination Required
Section 402.203. Application for Examination
Section 402.204. Contents of Examination
Section 402.205. Examination Procedures
Section 402.207. Issuance of Apprentice Permit
Section 402.208. Issuance of License
Section 402.209. Application by License Holder From Another State
Section 402.210. Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Issuance