Tex. Occ. Code Section 453.203
Qualifications for Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License

(a)

An applicant for a physical therapist license must, in addition to other requirements and qualifications established by the board, present:

(1)

evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed an accredited physical therapy educational program; or

(2)

official documentation from an educational credentials review agency approved by the board certifying that the applicant has completed a program equivalent to a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education accredited program.

(b)

An applicant for a physical therapist assistant license must, in addition to other requirements and qualifications established by the board, present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed an accredited physical therapist assistant program or an accredited physical therapy educational program.

(c)

A physical therapy educational program or physical therapist assistant program is an accredited program if the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2.12, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 453.203 — Qualifications for Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­453.­htm#453.­203 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

453.001
Definitions 453.002
Application of Sunset Act 453.003
Conflict with Other Law 453.004
Effect of Chapter 453.005
Practice of Physical Therapy 453.006
Practice of Medicine 453.051
Board Membership 453.052
Purpose of Board 453.053
Public Member Eligibility 453.054
Membership Restrictions 453.055
Terms 453.056
Grounds for Removal 453.057
Per Diem Reimbursement 453.058
Officers 453.059
Meetings 453.060
Training 453.061
Civil Liability 453.101
General Powers and Duties 453.102
Rules 453.103
Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding 453.104
Fees 453.105
Employees 453.106
List of License Holders 453.107
Board Duties Regarding Complaints 453.108
Prosecuting Violations 453.109
Negotiated Rulemaking 453.151
Public Interest Information 453.152
Complaints 453.153
Record of Complaints 453.154
General Rules Involving Complaint Investigation and Disposition 453.155
Public Participation 453.201
License Required 453.202
License Application 453.203
Qualifications for Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License 453.204
Foreign-trained Applicants 453.205
License Examination 453.207
Reexamination 453.208
Issuance of License 453.209
Provisional License 453.210
Temporary License 453.211
Inactive Status 453.212
Display of License 453.214
License by Endorsement 453.215
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance 453.251
License Expiration 453.252
Renewal of License 453.253
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 453.254
Continuing Competence 453.255
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal 453.301
Practice by Physical Therapist 453.302
Treating Patient Without Referral 453.303
Prohibited Use of Certain Procedures 453.304
Prohibited Practice 453.351
Grounds for Denial of License or Discipline of License Holder 453.352
Procedure for License Denial or Disciplinary Action 453.353
Subpoenas 453.354
Temporary License Suspension 453.355
Reissuance of License 453.356
Informal Proceedings 453.401
Imposition of Penalty 453.402
Amount of Penalty 453.403
Administrative Procedure 453.451
Injunctive Relief 453.452
Monitoring of License Holder 453.453
Civil Penalty 453.454
Recovery of Costs and Fees 453.455
Criminal Offense 453.501
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact 453.502
Administration of Compact 453.503
Rules 453.504
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact 453.1061
Place of Employment 453.3525
Schedule of Sanctions
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 453.203’s source at texas​.gov