Sec. 605.254. EXEMPTIONS FROM OR SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. (a) A person is entitled to an exemption from the license requirements established under Section 605.252 if the person presents evidence satisfactory to the department that the person possesses unique qualifications to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or orthotics and prosthetics.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 , Sec. 1.222(169), eff. September 1, 2015.
(c) The department shall issue a license to a person who is determined to be eligible for a license under Subsection (a). A person to whom a license is issued under this subsection is entitled to the same license privileges as if the person met the educational and vocational requirements of Section 605.252. The license holder is subject to the license renewal requirements established by the commission, other than the academic, clinical training, and examination requirements, which the commission may not impose as a condition of the person's license.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.180, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.222(169), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 4007), Sec. 7.003, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment
Chapter 605 - Orthotists and Prosthetists
Subchapter F. License, Registration, and Accreditation Requirements
Section 605.251. License Required
Section 605.2515. Additional License: Device Manufacturer
Section 605.252. License Eligibility
Section 605.254. Exemptions From or Substitutes for License Requirements
Section 605.255. Assistant License
Section 605.256. Issuance of License or Registration Certificate; Term
Section 605.257. Temporary License