Tex.
Occ. Code Section 151.052
Exemptions
(a)
This subtitle does not apply to:(1)
a dentist, licensed under the laws of this state, engaged strictly in the practice of dentistry;(2)
a licensed optometrist or therapeutic optometrist engaged strictly in the practice of optometry or therapeutic optometry as defined by law;(3)
a licensed chiropractor engaged strictly in the practice of chiropractic as defined by law;(4)
a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse engaged strictly in the practice of nursing in accordance with the applicable licensing acts and other laws of this state;(5)
a licensed podiatrist engaged strictly in the practice of podiatry as defined by law;(6)
a licensed or certified psychologist engaged strictly in the practice of psychology as defined by law;(7)
a licensed physical therapist engaged strictly in the practice of physical therapy in accordance with the law relating to physical therapy practice;(8)
a commissioned or contract surgeon in the United States uniformed services or Public Health Service in the performance of that person’s duties if the person is not engaged in private practice;(9)
a person who furnishes medical assistance in an emergency or disaster situation if no charge is made for the medical assistance;(10)
a student in training in a board-approved medical school while performing, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, the duties assigned in the course of training;(11)
a legally qualified physician of another state who is in this state for consultation with a physician licensed in this state but who does not:(A)
maintain an office in this state; or(B)
appoint a place in this state for seeing, examining, or treating a patient; or(12)
any other activity that the board designates as exempt from the application of this subtitle.(b)
Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(10), a medical resident, intern, or fellow is required to register and is subject to the other applicable provisions of this subtitle.
Source:
Section 151.052 — Exemptions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.151.htm#151.052 (accessed May 4, 2024).
